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P20 ARD

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ARD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,579 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,108 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished in tread not deep enough too reach cords

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,705 miles

Offside front and nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2010 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front and nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,488 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 84,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,791 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,815 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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P20 ARD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P20 ARD, 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 P20 ARD registered?

P20 ARD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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