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BIG 3821

1990 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3821
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 137,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,934 miles

slight corrosion on front/rear suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 135,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 135,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 135,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,167 miles

Offside Front power steering rack has play possibly steering rack center

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,167 miles

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

Offside Front power steering rack has play possibly steering rack center

Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 134,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and showing cords and cut to cords 255/55/17 Avons (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 134,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,320 miles

Rear both sides perishing in the tread

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 132,367 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 132,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,605 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 130,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 129,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 129,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 129,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 128,927 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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BIG 3821 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 81,801 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 BIG 3821, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 3821 registered?

BIG 3821 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 August 1990.

Is BIG 3821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3821 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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