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P274 BLJ

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 BLJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 115,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 115,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 114,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,751 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,245 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,064 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,687 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 102,588 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,750 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

front brake pipes rusty

front subframe rusty

oil leak

rear spring cups rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 82,450 miles

noise from o/s/f hub

Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,582 miles

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

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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P274 BLJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P274 BLJ, 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 P274 BLJ registered?

P274 BLJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P274 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 BLJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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