1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · 5 FJX
1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 126,532 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5 FJX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 126,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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5 FJX Mileage History
- 14/06/200633,274 mi
- 13/06/200738,115 mi+4,841 mi
- 09/06/200841,672 mi+3,557 mi
- 11/06/200943,218 mi+1,546 mi
- 03/06/201046,817 mi+3,599 mi
- 03/06/201046,817 mi
- 06/06/201150,452 mi+3,635 mi
- 22/05/201253,783 mi+3,331 mi
- 05/04/201356,143 mi+2,360 mi
- 03/04/201458,638 mi+2,495 mi
- 20/03/201562,591 mi+3,953 mi
- 30/03/201666,207 mi+3,616 mi
- 19/04/201770,076 mi+3,869 mi
- 06/04/201875,880 mi+5,804 mi
- 01/04/201981,746 mi+5,866 mi
- 12/06/202088,422 mi+6,676 mi
- 26/06/202088,423 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202189,438 mi+1,015 mi
- 24/06/202295,321 mi+5,883 mi
- 06/06/2023105,121 mi+9,800 mi
- 26/06/2024114,816 mi+9,695 mi
- 22/07/2025123,232 mi+8,416 mi
- 07/07/2026126,532 mi+3,300 mi
Average of roughly 4,648 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
5 FJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Turbo (5 FJX) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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