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R404 NNW

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,014 mi
Last recorded35,014 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 NNW
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 34,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested interacting with other light (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 34,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,382 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

slight play at inner rack joints

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,414 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 29 Jan 2013 28,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,275 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 25,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 23,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 15,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake performances low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake performances low

Pass 25 Oct 2005 14,250 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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R404 NNW is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R404 NNW, 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 R404 NNW registered?

R404 NNW is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R404 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 NNW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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