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J9 SKA

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SKA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,726 miles

Check engine light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wing/sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over

Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,726 miles

Check engine light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wing/sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front lower wing/sill bit rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,688 miles

All Tyre walls perished with age but no cords exposed

Centre Front Park brake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,815 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

check engine light on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis has corrosion

o/s/f outer sill has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,557 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti-roll bar drop links rubber boots split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,644 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link lower dust boots split

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Ignition switch start return spring inop

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 48,644 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front anti-roll bar drop link lower dust boots split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,979 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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J9 SKA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J9 SKA, 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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J9 SKA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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