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C988 NHJ

1985 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,259 mi
Last recorded158,259 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 NHJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 158,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body and chassis has light corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2009 158,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 158,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 157,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 156,081 miles

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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C988 NHJ is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C988 NHJ, 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 C988 NHJ registered?

C988 NHJ is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C988 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 NHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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