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H236 XAB

1990 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 XAB
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,888 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,281 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all at front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some light corrosion to front and rear prescribed areas and light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 132,770 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre are perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,267 miles

PLastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake compensator surface corrosion

fuel cap seal minir perish

fuel pipes corroded and greased

minor play in both front wheel bearings

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

minor play in n/s/f upper rear suspension arm bush

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components,rear axel, metal brake pipes and o/s/r inner sill

Fail 27 Aug 2013 131,265 miles

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

brake compensator surface corrosion

fuel cap seal minir perish

fuel pipes corroded and greased

minor play in both front wheel bearings

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

minor play in n/s/f upper rear suspension arm bush

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components,rear axel, metal brake pipes and o/s/r inner sill

Pass 9 Aug 2012 130,226 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,387 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,035 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,234 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 127,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 124,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,365 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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H236 XAB is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H236 XAB, 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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H236 XAB is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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