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E301 HGU

1987 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 HGU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 110,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 110,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 109,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 109,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 107,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 106,029 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,029 miles

Nearside Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 104,870 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 104,870 miles

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

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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E301 HGU is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E301 HGU, 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 E301 HGU registered?

E301 HGU is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E301 HGU safe to buy?

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