1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · C5 BEN
1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 28/05/1997. Recorded mileage 57,359 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,359 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
C5 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 57,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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C5 BEN Mileage History
- 07/08/202354,360 mi
- 14/08/202354,383 mi+23 mi
- 23/07/202455,394 mi+1,011 mi
- 02/09/202556,558 mi+1,164 mi
- 12/08/202657,359 mi+801 mi
Average of roughly 995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C5 BEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Turbo (C5 BEN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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