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B988 AHM

1985 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB988 AHM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,393 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,163 miles

rear outer CV boots split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,153 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear outer CV boots split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,045 miles

Both inner rear c/v boots split

Fail 19 Feb 2009 101,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tie bar bushes worn slightly

both rear inner cv boots split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,897 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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B988 AHM is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 89,694 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 B988 AHM, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B988 AHM registered?

B988 AHM is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B988 AHM safe to buy?

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