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J181 XBL

1992 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Bentley Turbo79,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 XBL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 103,678 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,102 miles

centre exhaust silancer has a small blow at the joints

nearside headlight lens chipped

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight play in steering rack

slight signs of oil to underside

stone chips to windscreen

this vehicle has just met the legal requirements for the parking brake efficiency

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

centre exhaust silancer has a small blow at the joints

nearside headlight lens chipped

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight play in steering rack

slight signs of oil to underside

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,096 miles

engine fault light on

fuel pipes rusty

heat shield to exhaust insecure

offside head light mean beam lens cracked

offside rear seat belt wont return

slight play to nearside front lower ball joint of shock absorber

Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine fault light on

fuel pipes rusty

heat shield to exhaust insecure

offside head light mean beam lens cracked

offside rear seat belt wont return

slight play to nearside front lower ball joint of shock absorber

Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 96,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,292 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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J181 XBL is a 1992 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 79,334 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 J181 XBL, 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 34 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J181 XBL registered?

J181 XBL is a 1992 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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