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BJZ 2783

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,773 mi
Last recorded6,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2783
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 6,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 5,676 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 5,676 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 4,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 3,799 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 3,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 2,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 406 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 306 miles

nearside rear subframe damper leaking oil.

offside headlamp slighly low on dip beam.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear subframe damper leaking oil.

offside headlamp slighly low on dip beam.

rear hand brake pads crumbling away only 50% touching brake disc.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low.2-3mm

slight oil around power steering rack gaiters.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,692 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,111 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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BJZ 2783 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJZ 2783, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJZ 2783 registered?

BJZ 2783 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is BJZ 2783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 2783 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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