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M88 CBP

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,592 mi
Last recorded84,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 CBP
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,053 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,890 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,187 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 81,336 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 81,100 miles

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 80,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 75,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% offside front working harder than nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,714 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 54,723 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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M88 CBP is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 M88 CBP, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 CBP registered?

M88 CBP is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is M88 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 CBP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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