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R981 BVS

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 BVS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 60,876 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,827 miles

both front wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,827 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,204 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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R981 BVS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R981 BVS, 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 R981 BVS registered?

R981 BVS is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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