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A5 DHJ

1988 Bentley Turbo

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,961 mi
Last recorded100,961 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DHJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,961 miles

BOOT BACK PANEL CORRODING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

STEERING RACK WORN

Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,953 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BOOT BACK PANEL CORRODING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

STEERING RACK WORN

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

oil on/around gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,764 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,279 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,486 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres getting low on outer and inner edges

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,292 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 96,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 95,802 miles

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

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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A5 DHJ is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A5 DHJ, 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 A5 DHJ registered?

A5 DHJ is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A5 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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