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P179 GPG

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 GPG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 70,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 65,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 57,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 44,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 40,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 35,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,713 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,003 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 25,002 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,158 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,088 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,581 miles

Windscreen Wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,745 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,725 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P179 GPG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P179 GPG, 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 P179 GPG registered?

P179 GPG is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P179 GPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 GPG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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