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R273 JHJ

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 JHJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,858 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

o/s inner h/lamp cracked on glass

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,178 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,266 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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R273 JHJ is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R273 JHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R273 JHJ registered?

R273 JHJ is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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