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F498 HWJ

1989 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,455 mi
Last recorded59,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 HWJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,190 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Front cracking

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,431 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,650 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber has slight mist of fluid

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,516 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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F498 HWJ is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F498 HWJ, 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 F498 HWJ registered?

F498 HWJ is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1989.

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