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R9 GFE

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,149 mi
Last recorded51,149 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 GFE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,692 miles

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

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering rack laying damp

some danpness on off side front shockabsorber

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,329 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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R9 GFE 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 100%.

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 R9 GFE, 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 R9 GFE registered?

R9 GFE is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R9 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 GFE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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