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R253 PPE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,199 mi
Last recorded37,199 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 PPE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 34,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,854 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 22,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,143 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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R253 PPE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R253 PPE, 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 R253 PPE registered?

R253 PPE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R253 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 PPE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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