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R400 NGF

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,656 mi
Last recorded59,656 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 NGF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 59,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,401 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,189 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Oct 2010 56,189 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,194 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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R400 NGF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R400 NGF, 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 R400 NGF registered?

R400 NGF is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R400 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 NGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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