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KJD 217W

1981 Bentley Turbo

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 217W
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 46,171 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,985 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,658 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 40,167 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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KJD 217W is a 1981 Bentley Turbo in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJD 217W, 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 45 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJD 217W registered?

KJD 217W is a 1981 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is KJD 217W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJD 217W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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