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P71 DWP

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 DWP
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,759cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 72,747 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,884 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside pipework at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,970 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,663 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,661 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 56,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,260 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,977 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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P71 DWP is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P71 DWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P71 DWP registered?

P71 DWP is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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