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M285 PDV

1995 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Bentley Turbo65,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 PDV
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,350 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

small leak on power steering

Pass 31 May 2012 56,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 56,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front brake hose ferrule rusting

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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M285 PDV is a 1995 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 65,385 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 M285 PDV, 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 31 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M285 PDV registered?

M285 PDV is a 1995 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M285 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 PDV 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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