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J1 BHM

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,336 mi
Last recorded35,336 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BHM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,336 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,215 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 35,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,740 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Front headlamp washers inop

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight play in front lower shock absorber ball joints

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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J1 BHM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J1 BHM, 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 J1 BHM registered?

J1 BHM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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