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R8 FOA

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,530 mi
Last recorded70,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FOA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake stop lamp on dash///slight mineral oil leak//////slight p/a/s leak////air bag light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,552 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 44,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R8 FOA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R8 FOA, 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 R8 FOA registered?

R8 FOA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R8 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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