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P35 XGK

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

59,726 mi
Last recorded59,726 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 XGK
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 59,726 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front from apipe

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,666 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,717 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 48,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,768 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 47,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,015 miles

power stearing pipes are slightly corroaded

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

power stearing rack is slightly damp

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,105 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,800 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,543 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 24,531 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 18,018 miles

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

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

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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P35 XGK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P35 XGK, 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 P35 XGK registered?

P35 XGK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P35 XGK shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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