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C11 ELG

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,556 mi
Last recorded55,556 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ELG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 52,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 48,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,979 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2006 28,956 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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C11 ELG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C11 ELG, 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 C11 ELG registered?

C11 ELG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for C11 ELG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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