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R790 BEY

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,004 mi
Last recorded52,004 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BEY
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 52,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 50,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,713 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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R790 BEY is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 R790 BEY, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R790 BEY registered?

R790 BEY is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R790 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 BEY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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