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WJW 214

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 214
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas undersealed, including various other components, suspension etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 113,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas undersealed, including various other components, suspension etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2025 113,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 113,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 113,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,221 miles

o.s.r. tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2019 112,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 112,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 109,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 109,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 109,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 109,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 104,915 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear belt missing

Fail 26 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear belt missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 75,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,714 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WJW 214 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJW 214, 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 WJW 214 registered?

WJW 214 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is WJW 214 safe to buy?

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