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379 VWC

1985 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration379 VWC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,066 miles

slight general oil leaks.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,991 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak sub frame (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes grabbing when applied

engine has an oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,963 miles

deterioration to rear drive shaft boots recommend replacement

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

deterioation to rear drive shaft boots.advise replacement.advise replacement of nearside number plate light

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,917 miles

deterioation to rear drive shaft boots.advise replacement.advise replacement of nearside number plate light

Pass 31 Jul 2013 121,621 miles

deterioration to rear drive shaft boots

Fail 3 Aug 2012 121,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 120,754 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 120,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2009 120,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blowing at o/s manifold

rear inner cv boots split

Pass 20 May 2008 120,590 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 120,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 120,568 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 120,336 miles

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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379 VWC is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 89,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 379 VWC, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 379 VWC registered?

379 VWC is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is 379 VWC safe to buy?

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