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P503 WGJ

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,558 mi
Last recorded105,558 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 WGJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,504 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 104,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 104,450 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,301 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

handbrake efficiency on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,172 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,033 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 102,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,047 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 99,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 96,303 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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P503 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P503 WGJ, 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 P503 WGJ registered?

P503 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P503 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 WGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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