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R661 DGK

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 DGK
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rust to underside but not holed

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance just acceptable at 17%

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

Surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner sills, and floor.

Surface corrosion on varius brake pipes

Suspension and braking Components corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,434 miles

All brake pads and park brake pads worn close to limits.

All tyres worn close to legal limit and thin on edges.

The front suspension standing height is very low [close to bump stops]

Fail 6 Nov 2013 95,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All brake pads and park brake pads worn close to limits.

All tyres worn close to legal limit and thin on edges.

The front suspension standing height is very low [close to bump stops]

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,932 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorating.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,108 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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R661 DGK is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R661 DGK, 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 R661 DGK registered?

R661 DGK is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R661 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 DGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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