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R231 JNA

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 JNA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,045 miles

n/s/f brake hose brkt rusted

o/s/f brake hose brkt rusted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake hose brkt rusted

o/s/f brake hose brkt rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,606 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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R231 JNA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R231 JNA, 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 R231 JNA registered?

R231 JNA is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R231 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 JNA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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