The road tax status for R26 GBB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R26 GBB?

The MOT for R26 GBB is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R26 GBB?

The recorded mileage for R26 GBB is 51,140 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R26 GBB ULEZ compliant?

No, R26 GBB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · R26 GBB

R26 GBB

1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 51,140 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BENTLEY TURBO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 02/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 51,140 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 6.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 02/09/2026

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Mileage: 51,140 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 6750cc

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R26 GBB Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
51,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R26 GBB Mileage History

21/09/202249,957 mi
23/08/202551,140 mi+1,183 mi
04/09/202551,140 mi

Average of roughly 400 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R26 GBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 11:04

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Turbo (R26 GBB) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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