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D355 GHV

1987 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,915 mi
Last recorded88,915 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD355 GHV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,369 miles

Rear driveshaft boots deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 84,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring not secure (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking next to engine (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,480 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,975 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,842 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2008 79,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody poor condition corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 May 2007 78,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2006 77,711 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 77,711 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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D355 GHV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D355 GHV, 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 D355 GHV registered?

D355 GHV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D355 GHV safe to buy?

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