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J55 FFN

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

949,454 mi
Last recorded949,454 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 FFN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 949,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,704 miles

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

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

Power steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 11 Aug 2008 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in front suspension/steering bushes and balljoints

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,395 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 81,385 miles

Centre Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J55 FFN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J55 FFN, 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 J55 FFN registered?

J55 FFN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is J55 FFN safe to buy?

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