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R809 PBM

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6705cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 PBM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,705cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,987 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE ON CAT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE ON CAT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 119KG NEARSIDE 94KG NO LOCK UP ON BOTH BRAKES

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,303 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,303 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,009 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,528 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,250 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,673 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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R809 PBM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,705cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R809 PBM, 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 R809 PBM registered?

R809 PBM is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R809 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 PBM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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