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E908 JYY

1987 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 JYY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 114,805 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,700 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 113,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension , subframe so and underbody getting rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,513 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,513 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 112,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

failed smoke test

spear tyre flat

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,109 miles

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

lower inner chassis area has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,643 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steering stiff when jacked up and turned one way.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,126 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front headlamp dim

slight corrosion on rear brake and suspension pipes

windscreen washers poor

Fail 7 Feb 2012 111,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front headlamp dim

slight corrosion on rear brake and suspension pipes

windscreen washers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake effort low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,010 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 99,997 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 99,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,974 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,388 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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E908 JYY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E908 JYY, 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 E908 JYY registered?

E908 JYY is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E908 JYY safe to buy?

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