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H16 BTR

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 BTR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,146 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,592 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H16 BTR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H16 BTR, 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 H16 BTR registered?

H16 BTR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is H16 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 BTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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