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R482 FDM

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 FDM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 61,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,579 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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R482 FDM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R482 FDM, 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

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What year was R482 FDM registered?

R482 FDM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R482 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 FDM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R482 FDM have outstanding finance?

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