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H197 NJT

1991 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Bentley Turbo82,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 NJT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 165,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 163,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 163,337 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 153,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 133,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 133,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,403 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 128,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 117,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 117,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 108,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2006 108,325 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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H197 NJT is a 1991 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 82,944 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 H197 NJT, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H197 NJT is a 1991 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 16 April 1991.

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