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P265 PLY

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 PLY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 37,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,100 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

misting of fluid around pedal box

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,448 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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P265 PLY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P265 PLY, 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 P265 PLY registered?

P265 PLY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P265 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 PLY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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