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D3 JDS

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,505 mi
Last recorded48,505 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 JDS
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,499 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,305 miles

various sensor/warning lights illuminating..not MOT applicable

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,147 miles

handbrake just met limits

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,728 miles

fluid dampness nmoted around n/s/f chassis/floor area.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fluid dampness nmoted around n/s/f chassis/floor area.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,389 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear noted in nearside top suspension arm top bushes...handbrake long travel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,431 miles

may req rear brake pads at next service..

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,844 miles

rear suspension appears "harsh".(no leaks etc noted).advise have checked by bentley specialist.....rear tyres are age cracked..........

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,300 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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D3 JDS is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 JDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D3 JDS registered?

D3 JDS is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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