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DS 8165

1997 Bentley Turbo

Silver Lpg 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,530 mi
Last recorded48,530 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8165
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,530 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 47,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres outer walls perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 45,944 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,635 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,679 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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DS 8165 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 DS 8165, 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.

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What year was DS 8165 registered?

DS 8165 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is DS 8165 safe to buy?

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