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R50 CTP

1997 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,595 mi
Last recorded18,595 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 CTP
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 16,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,710 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 12,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 11,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 11,164 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 10,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,797 miles

Nearside brake pad sensor wire not connected

Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,281 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 10,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R50 CTP is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R50 CTP, 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 R50 CTP registered?

R50 CTP is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R50 CTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 CTP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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