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R492 GSX

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 GSX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 67,637 miles

O/S MIRROR BROKERN

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,453 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,447 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,020 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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R492 GSX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R492 GSX, 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 R492 GSX registered?

R492 GSX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R492 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 GSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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