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P643 ACD

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,266 mi
Last recorded80,266 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 ACD
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 80,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level light on

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and some of its components

slight leaks from hydraulic suspension pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,291 miles

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,291 miles

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak leaking over front suspension components and steering rack ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,206 miles

Front Steering rack insecure pipe fouling on rack gaiter (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking in master cylinder area under floor panel (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,496 miles

Oil leak

advise steering rack is oiley

advise suspension arm level rubber bush is perished (worn) at rear n/s

Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,361 miles

Centre Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise oil on steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack moist with oil

Wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,710 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 64,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,333 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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P643 ACD 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 61.9%.

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 P643 ACD, 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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P643 ACD is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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