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P161 RJN

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 RJN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,876 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 88,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,775 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,536 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,684 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2006 77,153 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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P161 RJN 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P161 RJN, 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 P161 RJN registered?

P161 RJN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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