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E56 NWS

1987 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,070 mi
Last recorded37,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 NWS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,019 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 35,014 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 34,365 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,676 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,641 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,320 miles

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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E56 NWS is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E56 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E56 NWS registered?

E56 NWS is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E56 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E56 NWS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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