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S39 FFM

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,883 mi
Last recorded38,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 FFM
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,347 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,347 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,120 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 14,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,974 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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S39 FFM is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S39 FFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S39 FFM registered?

S39 FFM is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S39 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S39 FFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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