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P898 DFR

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,552 mi
Last recorded64,552 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 DFR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 64,483 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,730 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,469 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

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

Offside Front Seatbelt outer casing missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,176 miles

all tyres perished between tread

handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,063 miles

advise car been standing

Pass 1 May 2012 58,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 47,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P898 DFR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P898 DFR, 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 P898 DFR registered?

P898 DFR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P898 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 DFR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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