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P117 SVW

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,841 mi
Last recorded21,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 SVW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 21,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 21,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 21,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake linkage siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake linkage siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (pipe to front facing caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front oil cooler pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 21,045 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (pipe to front facing caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front oil cooler pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

osr seat belt retraction device very notchy and stiff

Fail 11 Mar 2019 21,011 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,857 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perrished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,483 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 20,370 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TOCRACK AND PERISH

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 18,771 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,784 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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P117 SVW is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P117 SVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P117 SVW registered?

P117 SVW is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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