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B5 MRW

1988 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MRW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,942 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 106,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 103,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 102,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 101,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,520 miles

both rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 96,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 95,578 miles

tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 94,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 91,965 miles

whole underside of car covered with underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2007 89,367 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,489 miles

both rear tyres worn on outter edge

nsf head light slightly dim

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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B5 MRW is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B5 MRW, 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

How do I check the history of B5 MRW?

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What year was B5 MRW registered?

B5 MRW is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B5 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MRW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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