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P939 SHX

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 SHX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,721 miles

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

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

Under body waxed

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,271 miles

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,513 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both o/s +n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,504 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both o/s +n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,386 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Play in both front bottom shocker bushes

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner/outer shoulders

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,598 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,205 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P939 SHX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P939 SHX, 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 P939 SHX registered?

P939 SHX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P939 SHX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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