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P542 JBC

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 JBC
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,971 miles

brake pads getting low

ender body dented

o/s rear parking brake requires some adjustment

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

suspension bushes rubbers worn front and back

very slight bind from front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pads getting low

ender body dented

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

suspension bushes rubbers worn front and back

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,680 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,678 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,934 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 44,984 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,994 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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P542 JBC 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 71.4%.

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 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 P542 JBC, 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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P542 JBC is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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