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P556 YGC

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,740 mi
Last recorded133,740 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 YGC
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear hand brake pads getting low

small engine oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2025 133,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2024 132,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023
Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 114,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,036 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 93,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 89,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,298 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 85,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,826 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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P556 YGC is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P556 YGC, 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 P556 YGC registered?

P556 YGC is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P556 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 YGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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