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L2 KDG

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,762 mi
Last recorded77,762 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 KDG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 77,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,233 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,996 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,832 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L2 KDG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L2 KDG, 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 L2 KDG registered?

L2 KDG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is L2 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 KDG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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