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N653 FSF

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 FSF
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 96,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 96,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,397 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,452 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,179 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 60,287 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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N653 FSF is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N653 FSF, 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 N653 FSF registered?

N653 FSF is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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