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P21 SYE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,346 mi
Last recorded89,346 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 SYE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,551 miles

both rear tyres low in centre of tread

front pads low 3mm

rear pads 6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,587 miles

Nearside rear axle beam support shock absorber leaking slighty.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight leak cover from pedal cylinders under vehicle offside.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,102 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,790 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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P21 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P21 SYE, 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 P21 SYE registered?

P21 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P21 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 SYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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