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R12 TBX

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TBX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,235 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 48,232 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,885 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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R12 TBX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R12 TBX, 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 R12 TBX registered?

R12 TBX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R12 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 TBX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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