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M70 RCH

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 RCH
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,813 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,973 miles

Nearside Front slight leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,590 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 76,581 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel well split and holed

steering/brake green fluid weeping off steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,222 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,754 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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M70 RCH is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M70 RCH, 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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M70 RCH is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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