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F888 VEL

1989 Bentley Turbo

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 VEL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 145,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 142,366 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 139,130 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

O/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIM IT.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 135,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 132,511 miles

front tyres on full lock rub inner liner

Pass 12 Dec 2006 128,906 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 128,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

all tyres slight wear inside edge †front tyres 2.5mm †rear engine mountings worn

Pass 21 Dec 2005 121,882 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 121,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F888 VEL is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F888 VEL, 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 F888 VEL registered?

F888 VEL is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F888 VEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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