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GIG 3208

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3208
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,813 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,287 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,903 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2018 108,440 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 108,010 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,003 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 108,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,376 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 104,376 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 104,114 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 104,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 103,288 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 103,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 103,251 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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GIG 3208 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GIG 3208, 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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GIG 3208 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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