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N742 SDN

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 SDN
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,240 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 2 May 2019 92,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened sprig seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2016 90,425 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear side wall cracked

damege to floor n/s/r.

fuel pipes surface corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,514 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,436 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,124 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,090 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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N742 SDN is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N742 SDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N742 SDN registered?

N742 SDN is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N742 SDN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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