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R309 JCU

1997 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,751 mi
Last recorded19,751 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 JCU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 19,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 17,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 17,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 15,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 15,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,239 miles

steering rack slightly damp (not leaking)

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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R309 JCU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R309 JCU, 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 R309 JCU registered?

R309 JCU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R309 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 JCU shows 16 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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