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TIL 117

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,374 mi
Last recorded32,374 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 117
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,374 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 32,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake warning light illuminated

Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 31,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,341 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,763 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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TIL 117 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TIL 117, 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.

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What year was TIL 117 registered?

TIL 117 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is TIL 117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 117 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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