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F493 UPD

1988 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 UPD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both rear outer sill panels corroded

small cracks in all 4 tyres side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,561 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,869 miles

n/s/rear inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 3 Jan 2007 82,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,855 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 77,855 miles

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

Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

near side rear inner drive shaft boot split

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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F493 UPD is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F493 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F493 UPD registered?

F493 UPD is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F493 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F493 UPD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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