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E978 HVT

1987 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE978 HVT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 112,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 117,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 116,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 116,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 116,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 116,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 116,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 116,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 115,713 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 115,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 115,346 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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E978 HVT is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E978 HVT, 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 E978 HVT registered?

E978 HVT is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is E978 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E978 HVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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