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PDL 464

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 464
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 68,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,180 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,767 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,694 miles

All four tyres have cracks in tread

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,558 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 58,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,754 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,699 miles

1, Spare wheel carrier damaged.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,906 miles

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

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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PDL 464 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PDL 464, 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

How do I check the history of PDL 464?

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What year was PDL 464 registered?

PDL 464 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is PDL 464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 464 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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