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BIG 6788

1985 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6788
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 43,533 miles

brake pipes covered in grease or material

front tyres perishing and wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Nov 2024 42,455 miles

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

front tyres slight perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2024 42,445 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,285 miles

front tyres slight perishing

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Nov 2023 41,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres slight perishing

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Nov 2022 40,627 miles

front tyres perishing cracks between tread

oil leak

play in steering

Fail 16 Nov 2022 40,627 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

front tyres perishing cracks between tread

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 36,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,335 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,653 miles

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

excessive play in drive shafts

front accident damage

n/s accident damage

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 6788 is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BIG 6788, 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 BIG 6788 registered?

BIG 6788 is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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