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A5 WDF

1985 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WDF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,370 miles

play in both rear wheels

play in the n/s/f wheel

slight leak front suspension sheres

slight leak steering rack

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Feb 2015 106,370 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

play in both rear wheels

play in the n/s/f wheel

slight leak front suspension sheres

slight leak steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,089 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 106,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,060 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WDF is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 89,694 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 WDF, 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 41 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 WDF registered?

A5 WDF is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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