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R403 JBA

1998 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 JBA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 40,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,576 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,771 miles

Offside 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 5 Mar 2008 22,999 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 22,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,260 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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R403 JBA is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 R403 JBA, 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 28 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 R403 JBA registered?

R403 JBA is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R403 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 JBA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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