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N690 BFL

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,550 mi
Last recorded71,550 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 BFL
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 71,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,935 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,851 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,250 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,775 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,650 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 49,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,235 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 43,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,024 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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N690 BFL is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N690 BFL, 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 N690 BFL registered?

N690 BFL is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N690 BFL safe to buy?

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