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D7 LBC

1988 Bentley Turbo

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LBC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 166,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 163,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,190 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 153,380 miles

slight play in steering on n/s inner joint.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 153,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017

front windows tinted

parking brake travel getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2017 147,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front windows tinted

parking brake travel getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,950 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 139,950 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both rear (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 137,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 135,089 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

surface cracks on rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 132,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 132,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 130,726 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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D7 LBC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 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 D7 LBC, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D7 LBC registered?

D7 LBC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is D7 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 LBC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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