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R763 WRK

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,558 mi
Last recorded104,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 WRK
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,964 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,043 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON THE TREAD SHOULDERS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,575 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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R763 WRK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R763 WRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R763 WRK registered?

R763 WRK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R763 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 WRK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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