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D503 GUV

1987 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 GUV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 46,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,244 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 44,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,208 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,844 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,042 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside front caliper damp

Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,030 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s/f brake caliper damp

rear cv boots deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 23,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,503 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,607 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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D503 GUV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 D503 GUV, 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 D503 GUV registered?

D503 GUV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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