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P374 AWY

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 AWY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

o/s/f floor damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in n/s/f steering

spare wheel well damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

o/s/f floor damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in n/s/f steering

spare wheel well damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,505 miles

Spare wheel well damaged

Body has slight corrosion floor pan and all components under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear parking (secondary) brake 16% requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Heavily cracked and perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion floor pan and all components under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear parking (secondary) brake 16% requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Spare wheel well damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Heavily cracked and perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,446 miles

All brake hoses showing signs of perishing

All four tyres perished

Corrosion to nearly all components

Engine management light on

Fluid leaks from engine, steering and suspension components

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

Spare wheel carrier cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2015 71,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

All brake hoses showing signs of perishing

All four tyres perished

Corrosion to nearly all components

Fluid leaks from engine, steering and suspension components

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

Spare wheel carrier cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,404 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cracks in sidewall all 4 tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cracks in sidewall all 4 tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,545 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 65,381 miles

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

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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P374 AWY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P374 AWY, 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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P374 AWY is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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