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P28 SYE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 SYE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre rusted

o/s outter sill end rusted

o/s/f and both rear tyres badly perished

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,746 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 78,368 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre cracking on side wall to tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,368 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cracking on side wall to tread

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,821 miles

spare tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

spare tyre low on tread

Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,848 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P28 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P28 SYE, 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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P28 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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