Bentley Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Turbo reliable? We analysed 31,416 real MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Turbo.
Bentley Turbo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Turbo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bentley Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Turbo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 493 | 83.2% | 34,662 | 51,301 | 70,512 |
| 1997 | 7,018 | 82.5% | 42,066 | 60,314 | 79,812 |
| 1996 | 2,774 | 79.8% | 46,092 | 65,030 | 82,104 |
| 1995 | 2,506 | 79.7% | 45,660 | 65,385 | 86,797 |
| 1994 | 1,948 | 81.0% | 58,393 | 72,106 | 91,432 |
| 1993 | 1,271 | 76.9% | 55,272 | 77,356 | 98,434 |
| 1992 | 1,551 | 77.2% | 54,572 | 79,334 | 105,519 |
| 1991 | 2,185 | 76.5% | 57,818 | 82,944 | 106,624 |
| 1990 | 3,469 | 77.1% | 59,072 | 81,801 | 108,512 |
| 1989 | 3,154 | 75.7% | 64,328 | 86,839 | 115,772 |
| 1988 | 1,669 | 76.3% | 68,228 | 95,092 | 115,322 |
| 1987 | 1,545 | 76.2% | 68,678 | 96,733 | 115,774 |
| 1986 | 1,000 | 75.0% | 59,665 | 84,633 | 113,897 |
| 1985 | 516 | 75.0% | 72,417 | 89,694 | 107,523 |
| 1984 | 77 | 85.7% | 40,091 | 69,557 | 101,563 |
How Long Does a Bentley Turbo Last?
Based on 2,225 Bentley Turbo vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Turbo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Turbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Turbo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.7% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 516 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Turbo is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 77 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Turbo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Turbo THIS CAR | 78.7% | 31,416 | 73,541 mi | 41 yrs |
| Bentley Continental | 90% | 209,069 | 37,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bentley Arnage | 85.9% | 40,970 | 45,703 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bentley Continental GT | 94.6% | 17,552 | 18,515 mi | 10 yrs |
| Isuzu D-max Yukon D/c Intercooler Td | 75.5% | 14,282 | 77,574 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Turbo trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Bentley TurboShould you buy a used Bentley Turbo?
The Bentley Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.7% across 31,416 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bentley Turbo are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (2,108 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (1,042), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (457). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bentley Turbo owner drives around 799 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Bentley Turbo models stay on UK roads for around 41 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.