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PRH 89

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,572 mi
Last recorded62,572 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 89
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 62,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,064 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,717 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,542 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,541 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,312 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,759 miles

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

Offside Front 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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PRH 89 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PRH 89, 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 PRH 89 registered?

PRH 89 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is PRH 89 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRH 89 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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