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P741 PLK

1997 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

10,935 mi
Last recorded10,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 PLK
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 10,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 10,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 10,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 10,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 10,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler (2.1.5 (a))

left hand turn indicator not self cancelling

Pass 8 Jan 2021 10,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 9,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 9,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 9,338 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2017 9,039 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2017 9,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2015 8,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 8,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 8,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 7,899 miles

idle surging

Pass 4 Mar 2010 7,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 6,435 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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P741 PLK is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P741 PLK, 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 P741 PLK registered?

P741 PLK is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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