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N831 HWP

1996 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 HWP
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,756 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,928 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 121,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 107,996 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,246 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 96,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe bracket on nearside front corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,303 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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N831 HWP is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 N831 HWP, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N831 HWP is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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