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F499 RRD

1989 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,171 mi
Last recorded107,171 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 RRD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 107,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Nearside parking brake has a low effort

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake warning wire disconnected

Offside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to oil cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,160 miles

Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected

Offside Front metal brake pipe rubbing slightly on suspension arm

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

both rear wings corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner side

Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner side

Pass 24 May 2017 99,596 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,408 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,726 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,639 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise osr outer and nsr inner cv gaitors damaged.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,545 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,542 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,958 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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F499 RRD is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 F499 RRD, 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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F499 RRD is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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