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A48 HEC

1984 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,896 mi
Last recorded43,896 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Bentley Turbo69,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA48 HEC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 43,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,919 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 May 2013 40,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

headlamp washers faulty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,579 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,704 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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A48 HEC is a 1984 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 69,557 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 A48 HEC, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A48 HEC is a 1984 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 March 1984.

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