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MOT Valid

1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · GRC 7

GRC 7

1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1997. Recorded mileage 21,440 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.

Make & Model
BENTLEY TURBO
Year / Origin
1997 · Canterbury
MOT Status
Valid until 27/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
21,440 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
6750cc

GRC 7 Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
  • 21,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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GRC 7 Mileage History

  1. 27/09/20051,481 mi
  2. 25/09/20064,407 mi+2,926 mi
  3. 02/10/20076,691 mi+2,284 mi
  4. 16/09/20089,704 mi+3,013 mi
  5. 16/09/200911,171 mi+1,467 mi
  6. 16/09/201012,361 mi+1,190 mi
  7. 21/09/201113,322 mi+961 mi
  8. 26/09/201214,381 mi+1,059 mi
  9. 27/09/201315,872 mi+1,491 mi
  10. 16/09/201416,912 mi+1,040 mi
  11. 17/09/201517,380 mi+468 mi
  12. 22/09/201618,280 mi+900 mi
  13. 20/09/201718,571 mi+291 mi
  14. 07/09/201819,428 mi+857 mi
  15. 03/01/202019,890 mi+462 mi
  16. 08/12/202020,067 mi+177 mi
  17. 04/01/202220,326 mi+259 mi
  18. 16/01/202320,640 mi+314 mi
  19. 08/01/202420,756 mi+116 mi
  20. 20/01/202520,914 mi+158 mi
  21. 03/02/202520,925 mi+11 mi
  22. 29/04/202621,440 mi+515 mi

Average of roughly 970 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

GRC 7 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 20:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Turbo (GRC 7) between September 2005 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.

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