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A13 GHG

1988 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GHG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,890 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake efforts low and just legal at 18%

Pass 27 Jul 2018 145,778 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,529 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres walls slight cracks

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,260 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 144,981 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 21 May 2012 144,406 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 144,398 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 144,031 miles

both sills very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 143,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 142,346 miles

off side head lamp main beam is high

Pass 1 Jul 2008 137,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 125,127 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 125,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside front bumper end-cap missing

offside front tyre worn low tread depth on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2006 114,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 114,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A13 GHG is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A13 GHG, 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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What year was A13 GHG registered?

A13 GHG is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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