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R938 OPR

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 OPR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 64,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 64,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 62,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 62,245 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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R938 OPR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R938 OPR, 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.

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What year was R938 OPR registered?

R938 OPR is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R938 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 OPR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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