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DRR 227

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 227
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 69,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,983 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,403 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,976 miles

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

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

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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DRR 227 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DRR 227, 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 DRR 227 registered?

DRR 227 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is DRR 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 227 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRR 227 have outstanding finance?

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