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OIL 7279

1990 Bentley Turbo

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7279
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,791 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,792 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 52,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,576 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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OIL 7279 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 81,801 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 OIL 7279, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OIL 7279 registered?

OIL 7279 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is OIL 7279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 7279 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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