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E959 LYN

1988 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,353 mi
Last recorded102,353 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 LYN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,353 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,302 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,948 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,219 miles

General surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,660 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2008 68,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,760 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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E959 LYN is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E959 LYN, 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 E959 LYN registered?

E959 LYN is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E959 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E959 LYN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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