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DOR 1S

1988 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,936 mi
Last recorded43,936 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 1S
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,936 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 43,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear sill panel slight corrosion

play in steering rack detected from n/s

Pass 8 May 2024 42,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear of sill panel slight corrosion

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 May 2023 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 40,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 40,147 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 38,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 38,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,083 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,461 miles

engine coves fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,354 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 32,351 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyre treads light cracking

front tyres uneven wear and light cracking

o/s/f seat motor faulty operation, (moves seat forward automatic)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,414 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,356 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,273 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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DOR 1S is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DOR 1S, 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.

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What year was DOR 1S registered?

DOR 1S is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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