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M679 GCD

1987 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,704 mi
Last recorded84,704 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 GCD
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,704 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2555517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2555517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,055 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,221 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 81,703 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 81,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 80,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 79,169 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside parking brake performance slightly low

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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M679 GCD is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 96,733 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 M679 GCD, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M679 GCD registered?

M679 GCD is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is M679 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M679 GCD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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