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C83 BYX

1985 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 BYX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 86,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 88,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,659 miles

Nearside Brake valve leaking center (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,557 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,557 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking center front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking by caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,418 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,192 miles

brake master cylinders weaping normal for this model

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,979 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake master cylinders weaping fluid, normal for this model

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake master cylinders weaping fluid, normal for this model

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,675 miles

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

brake master cylinders weaping normal for this vehicle type

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,597 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,372 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake master cylinders weaping but normal for this model of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,139 miles

brake master cylinders weaping which is normal for this model

Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 84,909 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

all steel brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C83 BYX is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C83 BYX, 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 C83 BYX registered?

C83 BYX is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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