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R789 CFM

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 CFM
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,989 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,049 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 78,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R789 CFM is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R789 CFM, 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 R789 CFM registered?

R789 CFM is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R789 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 CFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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