CarVerify

Free Car Check

H638 JAF

1991 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,980 mi
Last recorded113,980 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Bentley Turbo82,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 JAF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,980 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

ENGINE MISSIFRE/RUNNING VERY RUFF

EXHAUST LEAK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS !!!!!

WEAR TO STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 108,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,358 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,044 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 93,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,328 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,776 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,240 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 75,240 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

spare wheel carrier support badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,447 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,561 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake pedal has to be depressed to the floor to achieve effiencey.

Pass 16 May 2006 57,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Bentley Turbo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H638 JAF is a 1991 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H638 JAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H638 JAF?

You can check the full history of H638 JAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H638 JAF registered?

H638 JAF is a 1991 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H638 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 JAF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H638 JAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H638 JAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.