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H3 EBF

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,648 mi
Last recorded68,648 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 EBF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,509 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,451 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,011 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,937 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,935 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,875 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

signs of oil leakage around n/s/f rear green sphere

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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H3 EBF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H3 EBF, 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 H3 EBF registered?

H3 EBF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is H3 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 EBF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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