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E385 NUL

1988 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,080 mi
Last recorded146,080 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Saloon139,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 NUL
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 146,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

a/c belt missing

leak from power steering rack

Fail 7 May 2025 146,076 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

a/c belt missing

leak from power steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Leak from power steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 146,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Leak from power steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 146,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 145,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 145,888 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2019 145,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,206 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,970 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,767 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 144,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside bodysill corroded

underbody poor condition ( rusty )

Fail 24 Jul 2015 144,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside bodysill corroded

underbody poor condition ( rusty )

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 144,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 144,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 143,525 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,696 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 140,685 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 140,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 139,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 139,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 132,194 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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E385 NUL is a 1988 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 139,449 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E385 NUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 38 years old, this Bentley Saloon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E385 NUL is a 1988 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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