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L276 XLN

1993 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Brooklands71,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 XLN
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 105,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,076 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,653 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 103,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,946 miles

Exhaust casings weak.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,889 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

internal knock from steering rack

offside rear suspension pipe has slight misting of fluid

rear sub frame dampers weeping

Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,882 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

internal knock from steering rack

offside rear suspension pipe has slight misting of fluid

rear sub frame dampers weeping

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,864 miles

nothing found when testing but knocking from steering when manovered

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nothing found when testing but knocking from steering when manovered

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,601 miles

oil leak from front engine area

Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak from front engine area

spare tyre split around edge exposing cords

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,673 miles

nearside front suspension spheres slight fluid misting

parking brake release slow to return

nearside front tyrte wearing both edges.Inner edge worse mith cuts but not able to see cords.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,673 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front suspension spheres slight fluid misting

parking brake release slow to return

nearside front tyrte wearing both edges.Inner edge worse mith cuts but not able to see cords.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 94,114 miles

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

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

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

offside front suspension devices on shock absorber dampness but not any leaks on test

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 89,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 89,371 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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L276 XLN is a 1993 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 71,901 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 L276 XLN, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L276 XLN is a 1993 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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