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R43 EGN

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 EGN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions in the case of asymmetric tread

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,394 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,377 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 72,376 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,964 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,245 miles

All four tyres cracking.

Slight corrosion on all four coil springs.

Some minor wear/corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 57,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak sub frame shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 53,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,945 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,643 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,643 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,750 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

plastic cover surround on offside front seat belt stork slightly damaged

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

plastic cover surround on offside front seat belt stork slightly damaged

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,831 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,135 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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R43 EGN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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 R43 EGN, 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 R43 EGN registered?

R43 EGN is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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