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R400 PCN

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,944 mi
Last recorded34,944 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 PCN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 34,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 33,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 32,853 miles

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

under covets fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,352 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,507 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 31,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,564 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,291 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 18,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PCN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PCN, 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

How do I check the history of R400 PCN?

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What year was R400 PCN registered?

R400 PCN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R400 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 PCN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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