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MXI 4774

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 4774
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,845 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 62,461 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 62,461 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,110 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded all four coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded all four coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,856 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,856 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 50,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 50,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,599 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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MXI 4774 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MXI 4774, 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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MXI 4774 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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