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8981 PL

1995 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,162 mi
Last recorded28,162 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Bentley Turbo65,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8981 PL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 28,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 27,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,813 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 18,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,448 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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8981 PL is a 1995 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 65,385 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 8981 PL, 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 31 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8981 PL registered?

8981 PL is a 1995 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is 8981 PL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8981 PL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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