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P317 PYD

1997 Bentley Unknown

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,043 mi
Last recorded28,043 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 PYD
MakeBentley
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 28,043 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,860 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 27,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 21,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,456 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 21,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,164 miles

light truck tyres fitted to rear and both front tyres treads cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 27,129 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel excessive lateral and vertical movement (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

commercial tyres fitted both sides rear

o/s/front windscreen wiper split

How Reliable is the Bentley Unknown?

Based on 765 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
parking brake recording little or no effort 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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P317 PYD is a 1997 Bentley Unknown in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Bentley Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P317 PYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P317 PYD is a 1997 Bentley Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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