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P974 AWW

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 AWW
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 117,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,659 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,625 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight parking brake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,499 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres 2mm depth

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,103 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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P974 AWW is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P974 AWW, 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 P974 AWW registered?

P974 AWW is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P974 AWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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