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KPS 12

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPS 12
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,794 miles

front brake imbalance just within limits

parking brake performance just over minimum limits

Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

power steering leak at pump

some metal brake pipes at calipers rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Minor weeping of fluid on N/S/F suspension area

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight front brake imbalance due to vehicle standing over time

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Minor weeping of fluid on N/S/F suspension area

Slight front brake imbalance due to vehicle standing over time

Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,378 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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KPS 12 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPS 12, 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 KPS 12 registered?

KPS 12 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is KPS 12 safe to buy?

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