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F389 EPW

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 EPW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 67,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 67,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 66,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 66,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 65,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 64,743 miles

Oil leak gearbox and engine ()

slight misting of oil from power steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,258 miles

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

oil warning light on

Fail 23 May 2016 64,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering fiuld dripping out under car (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,144 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 63,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F389 EPW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 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 F389 EPW, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F389 EPW registered?

F389 EPW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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