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C4 HRE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HRE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 75,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,566 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,460 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,416 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres showing cracking to tread just satisfactory for test

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,601 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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C4 HRE 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 100%.

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 C4 HRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 HRE registered?

C4 HRE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is C4 HRE safe to buy?

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