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R7 JBR

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 JBR
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,618 miles

general oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,613 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

general oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,087 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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R7 JBR is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R7 JBR, 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 R7 JBR registered?

R7 JBR is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R7 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 JBR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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