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P441 SPU

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 SPU
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake hardlines and ferrules coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,504 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,950 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,562 miles

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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P441 SPU is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P441 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P441 SPU registered?

P441 SPU is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P441 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 SPU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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