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M44 TBN

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,611 mi
Last recorded213,611 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 TBN
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 213,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 212,956 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes are split

steering linkage have movement

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2018 212,956 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes are split

steering linkage have movement

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2018 212,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside & offside lower arm bushes are split

nearside front sensor wires are loose

rear brake discs are scored

rear handbrake pads are low

steering linkages have movement

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2018 211,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front lower arms bushes split .(As marked).

Headlight aims not tested

Various oil leaks front different place ,pas engine etc...

some play in steering linkages

Pass 23 Sep 2016 208,524 miles

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

oil residue from power steering pipes

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2015 205,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

misting of oil from power steering pipe

oil leak from engine area,s

Pass 28 Aug 2014 199,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

misting of oil from front power steering pipe

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Sep 2013 189,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 177,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 164,333 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 146,830 miles

Slight leak from o/s steering rack or pipes.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 132,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 132,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 115,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,401 miles

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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M44 TBN is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 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 M44 TBN, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M44 TBN is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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