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J6 PTC

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 PTC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,678 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 67,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,640 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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J6 PTC is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J6 PTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 PTC registered?

J6 PTC is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is J6 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 PTC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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