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R121 JEF

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JEF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 60,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 57,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,497 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,065 miles

NSF, OSR tyres worm inner shoulders.

Rear central seat belt - unable to check.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

NSF, OSR tyres worm inner shoulders.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear central seat belt - unable to check.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,514 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner tread feathered

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,512 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,240 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R121 JEF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R121 JEF, 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 R121 JEF registered?

R121 JEF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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