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VIL 1512

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 1512
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,691 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 116,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 115,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 104,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 97,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,807 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 94,534 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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VIL 1512 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VIL 1512, 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 VIL 1512 registered?

VIL 1512 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is VIL 1512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 1512 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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