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N1 DNA

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,424 mi
Last recorded58,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 DNA
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,006 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,978 miles

+park brake pads starting to crack slight oil leaks

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,829 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 48,168 miles

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

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)

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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N1 DNA is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 N1 DNA, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N1 DNA registered?

N1 DNA is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is N1 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 DNA shows 10 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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