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E452 BKM

1987 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,976 mi
Last recorded29,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 BKM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and split

offside rear tyre slightly perished and split

Fail 20 Nov 2012 122,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 120,591 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 120,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,774 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 117,774 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,263 miles

slight leak of lhm oil at engine

Fail 16 Dec 2009 113,253 miles

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

slight leak of lhm oil at engine

Fail 26 Oct 2009 112,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

fuel pipes rusted

some brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 110,998 miles

Corrosion starting on all front Brake pipes

Corrosion starting on rear of vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hole in offside front antiroll bar link boot

Hole in offside rear of chassie caused by corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Unable to complete full inspection of boot floor due to fitted carpets

Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,998 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting on rear of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Slight play in vehicle steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 109,523 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2007 109,523 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 107,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 107,546 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 106,401 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 106,401 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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E452 BKM is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E452 BKM, 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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E452 BKM is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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