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C46 BYL

1985 Bentley Turbo

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 BYL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All four. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,197 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 79,859 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,064 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 79,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service 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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C46 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C46 BYL, 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 C46 BYL registered?

C46 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C46 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 BYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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