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C1 BTY

1987 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,992 mi
Last recorded61,992 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BTY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,992 miles

Corrosion underside

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,846 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,205 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,344 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 56,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

both rear quarter panels corroded

possible brake master cylinder leak covering panels damp with fluid

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,316 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

both rear quarter panels corroded

possible brake master cylinder leak covering panels damp with fluid

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,460 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front wing lower edges when side skirts removed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,460 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,568 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 48,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C1 BTY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 96,733 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 C1 BTY, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C1 BTY registered?

C1 BTY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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