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G890 MEP

1990 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 MEP
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,740cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,845 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 49,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 49,236 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 48,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 48,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 48,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 47,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,879 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,880 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 46,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,351 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 74,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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G890 MEP is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 81,801 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 G890 MEP, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G890 MEP registered?

G890 MEP is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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