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E473 PFV

1987 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 PFV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,391 miles

slight corrossion on inner sills

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,995 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated advise adjust, very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

general age related corrosion of underbody and components

Fail 8 Jun 2022 84,995 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated advise adjust, very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

general age related corrosion of underbody and components

Fail 11 Nov 2021 84,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill coming apart (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak damper on underside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross chassis support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills corroded and thin in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,227 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,951 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 79,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E473 PFV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E473 PFV, 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 E473 PFV registered?

E473 PFV is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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