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M111 SOL

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 SOL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 124,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 124,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 123,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 121,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 118,124 miles

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

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

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

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

some noise from nearside and offside front wheel bearings, not excessive.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,977 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 104,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 100,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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M111 SOL is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M111 SOL, 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 M111 SOL registered?

M111 SOL is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 15 June 1997.

Is M111 SOL safe to buy?

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