CarVerify

Free Car Check

VMS 1

1998 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,836 mi
Last recorded32,836 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Brooklands43,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMS 1
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 32,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 31,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 30,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency low on offside

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess return pipe from shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 28,954 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess return pipe from shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,483 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 16,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,404 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
Full Bentley Brooklands reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VMS 1 is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 43,327 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMS 1, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMS 1?

You can check the full history of VMS 1 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VMS 1 registered?

VMS 1 is a 1998 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is VMS 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMS 1 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMS 1 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VMS 1. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.