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G565 JJC

1989 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,046 mi
Last recorded81,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 JJC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 80,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r outer sill & o/s/r inner sill corroding.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage n/s of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r outer sill & o/s/r inner sill corroding.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint n/s of rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking badly on the tread.

o/s/r inner sill corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,714 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,458 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on treads.

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,918 miles

all tyres craking

Fail 1 Oct 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres craking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,246 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres cracking.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,988 miles

nearside and offside frontand rear tyres cracking.

offside front brake warning wire insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside and offside frontand rear tyres cracking.

offside front brake warning wire insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 76,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 76,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 75,119 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,991 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 73,798 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,256 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 72,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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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G565 JJC is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G565 JJC, 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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G565 JJC is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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