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R524 KUM

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 KUM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 78,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,066 miles

all tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,066 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seat center lap belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,161 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seat center lap belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The nearside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

The offside and nearside upper front damper bushes are showing some deterioration.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,281 miles

The offside and nearside upper front damper bushes are showing some deterioration.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,922 miles

Camber and compliant bushes on both sides front suspension need examining closely.

Front and rear brake pads getting thin both sides.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Camber and compliant bushes on both sides front suspension need examinng closely.

Front and rear brake pads getting thin both sides.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front and rear brake pads getting thin both sides.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

The camber and compliant bushes on both sides front suspension need examining closely.

The offside triangle lever rear mounting bush is worn to excess on the front suspension.

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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R524 KUM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R524 KUM, 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 R524 KUM registered?

R524 KUM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R524 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 KUM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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