1997 Bentley Brooklands 6.8L Petrol · P556 YGC
1997 Bentley Brooklands (6.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 133,740 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY BROOKLANDS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P556 YGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 133,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P556 YGC Mileage History
- 03/09/2022127,474 mi
- 14/12/2024132,321 mi+4,847 mi
- 19/12/2025133,721 mi+1,400 mi
- 19/02/2026133,740 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P556 YGC 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 Brooklands (P556 YGC) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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