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R849 HBA

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,188 mi
Last recorded29,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 HBA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,970 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,763 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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R849 HBA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R849 HBA, 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

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What year was R849 HBA registered?

R849 HBA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R849 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 HBA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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