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P253 YGK

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 YGK
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,705 miles

Offside rear subframe shock/damper leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear subframe shock/damper leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,909 miles

front tyres scrubbing edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,723 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,511 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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P253 YGK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P253 YGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P253 YGK registered?

P253 YGK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P253 YGK safe to buy?

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