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P331 YGJ

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 YGJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 65,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 60,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 56,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,107 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,463 miles

small crack on o/s of screen

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,595 miles

front tyre tread depths getting low (3mm)

washers weak

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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P331 YGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P331 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P331 YGJ registered?

P331 YGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P331 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 YGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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