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MSS 111

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,208 mi
Last recorded69,208 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSS 111
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,975 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,714 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,826 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,598 miles

small chips in screen wipers worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside inner main beam light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside inner main beam light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,749 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2006 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,562 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,568 miles

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

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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MSS 111 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue 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 MSS 111, 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 MSS 111 registered?

MSS 111 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is MSS 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSS 111 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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