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R655 EPU

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 EPU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 101,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 99,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,168 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear of front subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 94,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,816 miles

Oil leak variouse ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 80,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread pattern

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,214 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,802 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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R655 EPU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R655 EPU, 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 R655 EPU registered?

R655 EPU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R655 EPU safe to buy?

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