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A243 RUM

1983 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,138 mi
Last recorded28,138 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 RUM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,137 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,742 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 17,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,117 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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A243 RUM is a 1983 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A243 RUM, 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 43 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A243 RUM registered?

A243 RUM is a 1983 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A243 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A243 RUM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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