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F218 FPW

1988 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 FPW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,578 miles

sills corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 114,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 113,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,761 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,873 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear both c/v boots badly split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.5 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter rusty

hand brake warning light intermitant fault

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 17 Jan 2015 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres low on tread

both rear driveshafts gaiters damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,569 miles

both nearside rear inner & outer driveshaft gaiters perrished

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both nearside rear inner & outer driveshaft gaiters perrished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,999 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 103,823 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 102,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 99,038 miles

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

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,516 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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F218 FPW is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F218 FPW, 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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F218 FPW is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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