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FAB 1J

1985 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,122 mi
Last recorded22,122 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 1J
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 22,122 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 21,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 20,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 20,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 20,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,430 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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FAB 1J is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 89,694 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 FAB 1J, 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 41 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 FAB 1J registered?

FAB 1J is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is FAB 1J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAB 1J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAB 1J have outstanding finance?

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