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N661 SCU

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 SCU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened split by coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,196 miles

All brake pipes have a coating of grease

Underside of vehicle and suspension components have been undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,380 miles

front end of chassis lightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded.

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipes.

Pass 6 Dec 2011

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,406 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,358 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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N661 SCU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 N661 SCU, 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 N661 SCU registered?

N661 SCU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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