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R966 EOS

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,328 mi
Last recorded43,328 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 EOS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,833 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,676 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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R966 EOS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R966 EOS, 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 R966 EOS registered?

R966 EOS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R966 EOS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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