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SCJ 721

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCJ 721
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 95,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,335 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,590 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pressure light coming on

Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure light coming on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,175 miles

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)

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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SCJ 721 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SCJ 721, 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

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What year was SCJ 721 registered?

SCJ 721 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is SCJ 721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCJ 721 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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