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P988 XGT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,239 mi
Last recorded58,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 XGT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 58,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake release knob missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,314 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,662 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,651 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut off inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,966 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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P988 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P988 XGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P988 XGT registered?

P988 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P988 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 XGT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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