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SSY 557

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,324 mi
Last recorded84,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 557
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 82,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,245 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,297 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 453,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,008 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,008 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,833 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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SSY 557 is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSY 557, 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 29 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 SSY 557 registered?

SSY 557 is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SSY 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 557 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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