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F778 YAB

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 YAB
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,447 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 128,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 128,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 127,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 124,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 124,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 123,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 121,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 120,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,956 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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F778 YAB is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F778 YAB, 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 F778 YAB registered?

F778 YAB is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F778 YAB safe to buy?

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