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R870 NDD

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,673 mi
Last recorded28,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 NDD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,673 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 28,653 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear subframe damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

1, front suspension components and brake pipes /banjo unions showing signs of surface rust.2, engine bay steering rack showing signs of misting oil.3, front axle tyre walls showing signs of crazing. 4, front axle hubs slight endfloat evident.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,499 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Rear Subframe damper weaping

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rat-trap cover damp with fluid

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,075 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2017 28,075 miles

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

Front tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,877 miles

Front 4 x tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel getting long

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,845 miles

parking brake travel getting long

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,887 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,655 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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R870 NDD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R870 NDD, 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 R870 NDD registered?

R870 NDD is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R870 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 NDD shows 12 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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