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R168 UWF

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,522 mi
Last recorded36,522 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 UWF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 36,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 36,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,725 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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R168 UWF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R168 UWF, 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 R168 UWF registered?

R168 UWF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R168 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 UWF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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