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YDZ 228

1994 Bentley Brooklands

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,833 mi
Last recorded139,833 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Brooklands72,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 228
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 139,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear subframe shock absorber wet

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door sticky

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

diff wet

oil cooler insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,026 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,935 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,934 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,487 miles

hazard warning light switch is tempremental

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,861 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise both rear tyres just starting to perish/crack in sidewalls.

oil leaks from engine area

unable to see all brake pads

Fail 25 Oct 2016 125,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise both rear tyres just starting to perish/crack in sidewalls.

oil leaks from engine area

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 125,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,088 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 124,877 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 124,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 118,554 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 112,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 106,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,321 miles

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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YDZ 228 is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDZ 228, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDZ 228 registered?

YDZ 228 is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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