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R826 TKU

1997 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,684 mi
Last recorded66,684 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 TKU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,863 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,403 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 63,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing (inner) edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,171 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 59,160 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 51,871 miles

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

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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R826 TKU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R826 TKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R826 TKU?

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What year was R826 TKU registered?

R826 TKU is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R826 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 TKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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