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DHM 840

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,652 mi
Last recorded26,652 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 840
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 26,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,650 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s & O/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to break up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To bleed nipple. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various pipes / engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,624 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Various places. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 26,622 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front and rear. (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Various places. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 26,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 24,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,299 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,225 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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DHM 840 is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 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 DHM 840, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHM 840 registered?

DHM 840 is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is DHM 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHM 840 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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