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R11 LSS

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,833 mi
Last recorded22,833 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LSS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,833 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad wear loom broken

Parking brake has only just met the requirements

Fail 20 Aug 2021 22,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear loom broken

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 21,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,749 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,488 miles

Cracks and splits in the N/s/f and O/s/f and N/s/r and O/s/r tyre's

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,215 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 17,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,284 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 15,299 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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R11 LSS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R11 LSS, 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 R11 LSS registered?

R11 LSS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R11 LSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 LSS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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