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E289 NUV

1987 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 NUV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 131,227 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 131,227 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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E289 NUV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E289 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E289 NUV?

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What year was E289 NUV registered?

E289 NUV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E289 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 NUV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E289 NUV have outstanding finance?

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