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J5 AKM

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AKM
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,616 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 213kgf no lock out & offside 206kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 57,612 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 213kgf no lock out & offside 206kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,543 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,539 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,080 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,364 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 47,349 miles

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

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,579 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,848 miles

N/S/F Seat Belt Stalk (Cover Missing)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,471 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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J5 AKM is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 AKM is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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