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R550 DWL

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 DWL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 94,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R550 DWL is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R550 DWL, 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 R550 DWL registered?

R550 DWL is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R550 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 DWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R550 DWL have outstanding finance?

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