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J333 TAT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,668 mi
Last recorded33,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 TAT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,720 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,385 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,385 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,118 miles

signs of slight fluid seapage around power steering rack pinion area and pipe at nearside front but not to excess on test

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,554 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J333 TAT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J333 TAT, 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 J333 TAT registered?

J333 TAT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is J333 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 TAT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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