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Bentley Turbo

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 6,750 cc

DR 7397MOT history

DR 7397 is a green petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 10 Oct 1989. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2014 and it has passed 1 of 3 MOT tests, with 16,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2014
Mileage
16,041 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
3
1 passed · 2 failed
Per year
152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DR 7397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
10 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2014
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

DR 7397 was last recorded at 16,041 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 1,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,249 miles · 5 Sept 2013
Between the last two tests
1,792 miles
Average per year
152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,041 miles
  • 2013 – 14,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail16,041 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

3 tests since 29 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail16,041 miles (+1,792)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,041 miles
    Test number
    646003591204
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass14,249 miles (+9)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    899708543287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteRear drive shaft boots split
    • NoteRear shock absorber lower bushes spliting
    • NoteRear tyre side walls cracking
  3. Fail14,240 miles8 dangerous9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,240 miles
    Test number
    846851043234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear shock absorber lower bushes spliting
    • NoteRear tyre side walls cracking

Questions about DR 7397

What vehicle is registration DR 7397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DR 7397 on a green petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 10 Oct 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DR 7397 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DR 7397 expired on 4 Sept 2014, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DR 7397?
The MOT on DR 7397 expired on 4 Sept 2014. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DR 7397 done?
DR 7397 was recorded at 16,041 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 152 miles a year.
Has DR 7397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DR 7397 has failed 2 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on DR 7397 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DR 7397 find?
DR 7397 failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 8 more.

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