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B15 PPS

1988 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PPS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,420 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 89,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 89,401 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 88,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,463 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,123 miles

underside fully undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack + pump (2.3.3b)

underside fully undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,773 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play track rod bracket (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,616 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,616 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 79,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 65,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,783 miles

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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B15 PPS is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B15 PPS, 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 B15 PPS registered?

B15 PPS is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for B15 PPS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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