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XJG 9

1998 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (29 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.7%

Mileage

47,587 mi
Last recorded47,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJG 9
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

29 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,587 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 18,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 17,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 16,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,825 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,231 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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XJG 9 is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.7%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 XJG 9, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XJG 9 registered?

XJG 9 is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XJG 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJG 9 shows 30 tests with a 96.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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