1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · 42 DM
1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1997. Recorded mileage 76,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 6750cc
42 DM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2023
- 76,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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42 DM Mileage History
- 13/10/200665,910 mi
- 21/06/200769,763 mi+3,853 mi
- 30/09/200874,168 mi+4,405 mi
- 30/09/200874,168 mi
- 25/06/201375,579 mi+1,411 mi
- 26/06/201375,583 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/201475,732 mi+149 mi
- 10/03/202175,764 mi+32 mi
- 10/03/202175,764 mi
- 13/01/202376,247 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
42 DM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Turbo (42 DM) between October 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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