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E169 JJN

1987 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,043 mi
Last recorded42,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 JJN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,695 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 37,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,757 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

hand brake travel high advise

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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E169 JJN is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E169 JJN, 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 E169 JJN registered?

E169 JJN is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E169 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E169 JJN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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