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P118 FBC

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 FBC
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,924 miles

Hydraulic fluid leak

N/S washer

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,271 miles

Hydraulic fluid leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen washers poor

Fail 3 May 2016 80,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 May 2015 78,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 May 2015 78,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,326 miles

Oil leak

front wipers are worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,016 miles

P.A.S fluid leak to mot limits.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,090 miles

Various fluid leaks at bottom of engine area on underside

Pass 6 May 2009 61,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 52,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,557 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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P118 FBC is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 P118 FBC, 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 29 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 P118 FBC registered?

P118 FBC is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P118 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 FBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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