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R7 BNL

1998 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,954 mi
Last recorded67,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BNL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,903 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 66,893 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal,unable to check brakepipe condition

Fail 17 Sep 2019 65,446 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal,unable to check brakepipe condition

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,402 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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R7 BNL is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 R7 BNL, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R7 BNL registered?

R7 BNL is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is R7 BNL safe to buy?

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