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P188 REV

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,682 mi
Last recorded62,682 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 REV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 62,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads are low

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim is on the min

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,334 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

exhaust front silencer outer casing rusty

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,952 miles

Rear REAR HAND BRAKE PAD,S WORN LOW

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,593 miles

Battery in boot floor smoking and very hot on arrival...test battery...Unserviceable... disconnected for safety.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 11,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 11,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P188 REV is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P188 REV, 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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P188 REV is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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