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P243 PLM

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PLM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 55,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 55,126 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,989 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,962 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

handbrake pads wearing low

offside number plate light dim

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,961 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to rear coil springs

handbrake pads wearing low

offside number plate light dim

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,944 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,935 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,923 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,913 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,319 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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P243 PLM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P243 PLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P243 PLM registered?

P243 PLM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P243 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 PLM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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