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A7 KDV

1988 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KDV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 70,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 69,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 69,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,744 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 69,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 69,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

all rear drive shaft cv boots deteriorated badly

engine omits blue smoke slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

all rear drive shaft cv boots deteriorated badly

engine omits blue smoke slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% headlights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 69,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,716 miles

Oil leak

Slight play on steering arm mounting piont to rack

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,668 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A7 KDV is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A7 KDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 KDV registered?

A7 KDV is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is A7 KDV safe to buy?

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