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96 JOF

1988 Bentley Turbo

Black Diesel 5890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 JOF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,890cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 154,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 149,287 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 149,287 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 146,543 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,777 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 140,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 134,330 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine

slight oil leak from steering rack or pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,017 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 130,015 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 129,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake cables outer casing split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,720 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 122,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 121,759 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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96 JOF is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 5,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 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 96 JOF, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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96 JOF is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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