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285 D

1990 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 D
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,891 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,875 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 572,224 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 57,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,169 miles

engine oil leaks

play in steering system

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

play in steering system

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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285 D is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 81,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 285 D registered?

285 D is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is 285 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 D shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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