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E256 CMR

1988 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,009 mi
Last recorded138,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE256 CMR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,009 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,748 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 132,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 132,332 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wishbone bush deterioated at rear

Rear cv bbots deterioated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 124,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E256 CMR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E256 CMR, 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 E256 CMR registered?

E256 CMR is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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