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R797 BLE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,258 mi
Last recorded31,258 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 BLE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,258 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 26,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,068 miles

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

Offside fluid leak at suspension housing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 26,022 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 25,999 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,990 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,945 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,907 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 25,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 25,399 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,591 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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R797 BLE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R797 BLE, 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 R797 BLE registered?

R797 BLE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R797 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 BLE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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