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P24 RTU

1997 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 RTU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 47,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 46,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,811 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,323 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 43,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,038 miles

LHM fluid around driver footwell panel, suggesting a leak in the brake hydraulic system

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,342 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,617 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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P24 RTU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Silver 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 P24 RTU, 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 P24 RTU registered?

P24 RTU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P24 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 RTU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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