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RNZ 455

1998 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 455
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 71,869 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,361 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,320 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,715 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,037 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,569 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,914 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

The nearside front brake pad warning lamp wire is broken.

There is heavy surface corrosion on the rear suspension spring pots and arms and general corrosion present over the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,836 miles

The front number plate is delaminating and may eventually become unreadable.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,105 miles

Slight wear in the nearside lower front suspension ball joint noticed. Top front upper damper bushes look out of centre.

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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RNZ 455 is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 RNZ 455, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 455 registered?

RNZ 455 is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RNZ 455 safe to buy?

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