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D7 BBR

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 BBR
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,737 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play steering rack

various engine oil leaks

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,176 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 59,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,225 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,648 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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D7 BBR is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D7 BBR, 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 D7 BBR registered?

D7 BBR is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is D7 BBR safe to buy?

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