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B3 TUR

1988 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,735 mi
Last recorded73,735 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TUR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 73,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side coated in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 73,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,101 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 73,085 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,748 miles

drivers rear tyre getting worn on inside of tread and cracking on outside of tread

passenger rear tyre starting to crack on outside of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B3 TUR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B3 TUR, 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 B3 TUR registered?

B3 TUR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is B3 TUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TUR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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