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J5 GCG

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GCG
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 63,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,828 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 GCG is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCG, 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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What year was J5 GCG registered?

J5 GCG is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is J5 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 GCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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