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C2 DFG

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,996 mi
Last recorded41,996 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 DFG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,473 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,473 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre perished and cracking between tread.

N/S/R tyre perished and cracking between tread.

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 17 Oct 2023 38,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre perished and cracking between tread.

N/S/R tyre perished and cracking between tread.

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,901 miles

N/S/R subframe damper damp with oil.

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2019 36,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,169 miles

engine management light on

offside rear sub frame damper damp

signs of oil leak offside front floor pan

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 34,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear subframe dampers damp with oil

inner rim damage to n/s/f wheel

n/s/r byas valve damp with oil

slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight play in o/s/f suspension leg bottom ball joint

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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C2 DFG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C2 DFG, 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 C2 DFG registered?

C2 DFG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C2 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 DFG shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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