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E144 GJN

1988 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,385 mi
Last recorded47,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 GJN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,369 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,257 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,257 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,242 miles

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

Various oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 47,199 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,024 miles

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

chips in windscreen

washer aim poor

Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

chips in windscreen

washer aim poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,422 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

condensation in o/s headlght

n/s washer aim poor

o/s/r suspention damper leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s washer aim poor

o/s/r suspention damper leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,155 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusting on outer edges of friction faces.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,006 miles

All four tyres perished, wearing unevenly and low

Fail 25 May 2006 40,922 miles

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

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

n/s/f upper suspension arm, tie bar bush worn.

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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E144 GJN is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E144 GJN, 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 E144 GJN registered?

E144 GJN is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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