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R949 OWT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 OWT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 02/05 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 02/05 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,926 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,597 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,613 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,677 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,601 miles

Brake union damp on offside front

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

Windscreen washers weak

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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R949 OWT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R949 OWT, 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 R949 OWT registered?

R949 OWT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R949 OWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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