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G5 JLY

1991 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Turbo82,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 JLY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,578 miles

All suspension components has slight surface corrosion

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,465 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

middle exhaust has slight leak

underside has surface rust

Fail 19 Jun 2024 94,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

middle exhaust has slight leak

underside has surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,411 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,819 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,581 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,581 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,197 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cant see rear pads.,

oil leak from engine.

Fail 26 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cant see rear pads.,

oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 May 2006 75,163 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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G5 JLY is a 1991 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 82,944 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 G5 JLY, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 JLY registered?

G5 JLY is a 1991 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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