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B15 WFD

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 WFD
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 139,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 125,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,642 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 115,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,985 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,479 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,403 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
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B15 WFD is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B15 WFD, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B15 WFD registered?

B15 WFD is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is B15 WFD safe to buy?

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