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R901 CAK

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 CAK
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,702 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 78,953 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,133 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 35,408 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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R901 CAK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R901 CAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R901 CAK registered?

R901 CAK is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R901 CAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 CAK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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