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RFJ 5

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 5
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 69,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 69,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 68,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,832 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 63,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 62,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 61,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,851 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,757 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 57,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,266 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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RFJ 5 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 RFJ 5, 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

How do I check the history of RFJ 5?

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What year was RFJ 5 registered?

RFJ 5 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is RFJ 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFJ 5 shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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