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B12 BBH

1986 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Bentley Turbo84,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BBH
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Triangle Leaver rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 108,252 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,252 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake lags.

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged.

oil leaks.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 108,252 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside handbrake lags.

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged.

oil leaks.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,252 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,132 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner sills at rear rusting.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear has small cut in tyre

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

all tyres perished.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,429 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Nearside handbrake lags

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

all tyres perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,272 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre.

nearside handbrake lags.

slight play in nearside rear hub.

Pass 7 May 2015 106,935 miles

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

nearside handbrake lags.

offside rear outer C/V boot perished.

radiator weeping.

slight play in nearside rear hub.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,573 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

front shocks damp.

rear outer sills rusting.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,255 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

front shocks damp.

horn poor.

nearside rear outer c/v boot perished.

rear of outer sills rusting.

slight play in offside front hub.

various fluid leaks.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,506 miles

various fluid leaks.

all tyres worn on edges.

front shock absorbers damp.

rear of both outer sills rusting.

slight play in offside front hub.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,382 miles

front shock absorbers damp.

front tyres worn on edges.

slight play in offside front hub.

various fluid leaks.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 103,668 miles

fluid leaks.

front tyres worn on edges.

nearside front shock damp.

slight play in nearside top ball joint.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,209 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

horn poor.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,080 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

handbrake cables outer casings damaged.

steering rack damp.

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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B12 BBH is a 1986 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,633 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 B12 BBH, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 BBH registered?

B12 BBH is a 1986 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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