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A8 BRE

1991 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Turbo82,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BRE
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,046 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,686 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount rusting away (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,592 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing!

Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,592 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing!

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,154 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,944 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,781 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,311 miles

both front tyres are worn heavily on inner edges

play in steering system

Fail 23 Dec 2006 82,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres are worn heavily on edges and sidewalls cracking heavily

play in steering system

Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,440 miles

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

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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A8 BRE is a 1991 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 82,944 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 A8 BRE, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 BRE registered?

A8 BRE is a 1991 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is A8 BRE safe to buy?

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