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BEN 12Y

1998 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,716 mi
Last recorded54,716 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 12Y
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 54,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 54,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 54,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,195 miles

Slight play in steering

Fail 18 Jun 2018 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Slight play in steering

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,519 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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BEN 12Y is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 BEN 12Y, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BEN 12Y registered?

BEN 12Y is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is BEN 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 12Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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