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J50 RFY

1997 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,874 mi
Last recorded41,874 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RFY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 41,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 41,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 41,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,781 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,050 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,656 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,180 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,340 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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J50 RFY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J50 RFY, 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 J50 RFY registered?

J50 RFY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is J50 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 RFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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