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G5 CWA

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

466,483 mi
Last recorded466,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CWA
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 466,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides of steering rack have fluid seepage

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,188 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides of steering rack have slight play

nearside front tyre cracking perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,186 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides of steering rack have slight play

nearside front tyre cracking perishing

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 May 2011 40,230 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

off side rear brake discs and near side rear brake discs iners exssesive corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,856 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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G5 CWA 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 G5 CWA, 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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G5 CWA is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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