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N651 SCU

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,068 mi
Last recorded29,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 SCU
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight trace of oil on o/s/f shocker

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 24,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 24,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 14,265 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyre treads cracked and starting to perish

offside wiper blade worn

Fail 10 May 2010 14,265 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre treads cracked and starting to perish

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 26 May 2009 12,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 12,151 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 9,768 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 9,763 miles

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

slight movement in nearside of of rack

Pass 25 May 2006 9,739 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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N651 SCU is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 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 N651 SCU, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N651 SCU registered?

N651 SCU is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N651 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N651 SCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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