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P29 SYE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 SYE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 113,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

fluid leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 112,946 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,202 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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P29 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P29 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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P29 SYE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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