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H501 XYL

1990 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109 mi
Last recorded109 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 XYL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 105 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 104 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s/f sus assy

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre rubbed on inner edge.

Oversized wheels obstructing front hydraulic pipes.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,015 miles

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front auxillary 4 wheel drive hydraulic pipe broken and other pipes rubbed.

Offside front tyre rubbed on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 36,784 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,377 miles

Front drive pipes rubbing on tyres on hard lock

Near side rear suspention bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Off side rear suspention bush deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,165 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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H501 XYL is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H501 XYL, 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 H501 XYL registered?

H501 XYL is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H501 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 XYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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