1997 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · R86 EGJ
1997 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 58,348 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,348 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
R86 EGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 58,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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R86 EGJ Mileage History
- 30/05/202357,989 mi
- 28/08/202458,057 mi+68 mi
- 28/11/202558,248 mi+191 mi
- 02/12/202558,294 mi+46 mi
- 08/01/202658,348 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R86 EGJ 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 (R86 EGJ) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack covered in hydraulic fluid and leaking hydraulic fluid (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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