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P940 SHX

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SHX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan cover ripped

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,166 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 86,166 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,768 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 82,317 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub swivel ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2017 74,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter union (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub swivel ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,799 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,799 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 35,793 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,599 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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P940 SHX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P940 SHX, 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 P940 SHX registered?

P940 SHX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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