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HRB 1V

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,399 mi
Last recorded46,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRB 1V
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,350 miles

Check engine light on.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight leak from levelling valve.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil residue on steering rack.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OS of steering rack has slight oil residue

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Both rear hand brake linkages seized. Effecting hand brake performance. (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,114 miles

all tyres showing cracking between and on treads.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,997 miles

all tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,945 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside Rear cross member damper leaking slightly

Offside Rear Upper hydraulic pipe to bleed screw corroded

Offside slight oil residue on steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,445 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking on inner and outer walls.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,073 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking between treads.

bad misfire front plug leads.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,753 miles

(Offside front)undertray for brake hydraulics damaged

All tyres perished

Both rear suspension road spring cups corroded but not seriously weakend.

Nearside rear subframe damper leaking

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

Offside rear hydaulic pipe to bleed screw corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All tyres perished

N/S crossmember damper leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F undertray for brake hydaulics damaged

O/S/R hydaulic pipe to bleed screw corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 44,857 miles

All 4 tyres slight perishing on outer and inner tread.

Near side rear sub-frame damper leaking

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,207 miles

Oil leak

all tyres showing signs of cracking between treads.

nearside rear subframe shock absorber leaking oil.

Pass 7 May 2010 43,450 miles

O/S/R tyre perished on outer edge N/S/R tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,317 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings.rear brake pads starting to crumble.nearside rear subframe damper leaking badly.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,317 miles

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

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

slight play in all wheel bearings.rear brake pads starting to crumble.nearside rear subframe damper leaking badly.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,043 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Both rear subframe dampers leaking

Fuel pipe corroded through rear cross member

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Park brake pad material starting to crumble

Rear brake pad material starting to crumble

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,043 miles

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

All tyres starting to perish

Both rear subframe dampers leaking

Fuel pipe corroded through rear cross member

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Park brake pad material crumbling

Rear brake pad material crumbling

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,154 miles

nearside rear sub frame damper leaking oil.slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 12 May 2006 41,629 miles

slight oil leak from pas pump

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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HRB 1V is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HRB 1V, 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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What year was HRB 1V registered?

HRB 1V is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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