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P271 AWY

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,486 mi
Last recorded155,486 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 AWY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 155,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 155,486 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 146,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 146,810 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 139,854 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield corroded and falling off around silencer

oil leak engine bay

Fail 25 May 2016 139,853 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pressure warning light on (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x mountings broken (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield corroded and falling off around silencer

oil leak engine bay

Pass 29 May 2015 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 122,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 114,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 114,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 113,365 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,700 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,397 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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P271 AWY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P271 AWY, 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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P271 AWY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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