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VOW 21T

1997 Bentley Turbo

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,369 mi
Last recorded109,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 21T
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 109,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 109,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 108,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,313 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,313 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 50,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 41,009 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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VOW 21T is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VOW 21T, 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 VOW 21T registered?

VOW 21T is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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