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1997 VY

1996 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,293 mi
Last recorded36,293 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 VY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 36,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,372 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 50,299 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,158 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,525 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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1997 VY is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 1997 VY, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1997 VY registered?

1997 VY is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 1997 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 VY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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