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GTB 43

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,304 mi
Last recorded27,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTB 43
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 27,304 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,575 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 19,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 14,554 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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GTB 43 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 GTB 43, 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

How do I check the history of GTB 43?

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What year was GTB 43 registered?

GTB 43 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is GTB 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTB 43 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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