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R955 CFB

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,746 mi
Last recorded61,746 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 CFB
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,507 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,995 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,249 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,836 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 54,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working nearside and offside (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,583 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,157 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,155 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,246 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,170 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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R955 CFB is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R955 CFB, 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 R955 CFB registered?

R955 CFB is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R955 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 CFB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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