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R471 HAR

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,915 mi
Last recorded102,915 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 HAR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 99,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,404 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,871 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,536 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,256 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,446 miles

rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,037 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 32,962 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2006 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R471 HAR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R471 HAR, 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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R471 HAR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R471 HAR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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