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SXB 723

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXB 723
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,608 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,608 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,234 miles

n/s/r bumper marked

small stonechips to screen

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,263 miles

low reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,215 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,425 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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SXB 723 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green 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 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 SXB 723, 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 SXB 723?

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What year was SXB 723 registered?

SXB 723 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SXB 723 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXB 723 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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