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M228 VCT

1994 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Bentley Turbo72,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 VCT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 80,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,635 miles

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,369 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 69,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,954 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,226 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,311 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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M228 VCT is a 1994 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 72,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 VCT, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M228 VCT registered?

M228 VCT is a 1994 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M228 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 VCT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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