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P347 LRD

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,505 mi
Last recorded80,505 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 LRD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 80,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,911 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,776 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread section

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,718 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 41,846 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,095 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 36,014 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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P347 LRD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red 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 P347 LRD, 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 P347 LRD registered?

P347 LRD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P347 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 LRD 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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