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E390 ECF

1988 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,181 mi
Last recorded89,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE390 ECF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,181 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 89,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under the vehicle is cover in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,923 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,138 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,173 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,351 miles

both rear tyres perished and low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 63,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot lid stays open

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,378 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are worn on outside & inside edges,slight fluid leakages around power steering rack.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 58,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 58,289 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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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E390 ECF is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E390 ECF, 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 E390 ECF registered?

E390 ECF is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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