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C2 BJR

1988 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,378 mi
Last recorded14,378 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BJR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 14,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,072 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,066 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 13,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,487 miles

nearside rear inner sill

off side outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,557 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre

cracks in n/s/r tyre

cracks in o/s/f tyre

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2015 9,556 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracks in n/s/f tyre

cracks in n/s/r tyre

cracks in o/s/f tyre

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,487 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 9,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

light cracks in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,485 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres cracking

handbrake brake pads low

Fail 3 Jan 2014 9,483 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres cracking

handbrake brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 8,851 miles

n/s/r tyre has light cracks

o/s/f tyre has light cracks

o/s/r tyre has light cracks

Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,701 miles

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

n/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

o/s/r inner and outer gaiters split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 8,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r outer c/v gaiter split

o/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/r inner c/v gaiter split

o/s/r outer c/v gaiter split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,668 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s n/s rear inner cv boots split

oil leak around engine area

Fail 18 Nov 2009 7,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NS rear inner CV Gaiter split

NS washer jet inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wheels fitted with covers and style doesnt allow disc and brake inspection.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,621 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Nov 2008 6,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,614 miles

Oil leak

front + rear bumpers damaged

offside front + rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2007 5,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

front + rear bumpers damaged

offside front + rear tyres serface cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2007 5,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front + rear bumpers damaged

offside front + rear tyres serface cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,348 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 5,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 3,867 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 3,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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C2 BJR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 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 C2 BJR, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 BJR registered?

C2 BJR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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