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R751 AKR

1997 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,989 mi
Last recorded95,989 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 AKR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 95,989 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 95,184 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,619 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,812 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

power steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,613 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light seems dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light seems dim (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,040 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,127 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,998 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,539 miles

hand brake could do with adjusting but ok at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,004 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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R751 AKR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R751 AKR, 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 R751 AKR registered?

R751 AKR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R751 AKR safe to buy?

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