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P156 PLO

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 PLO
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four; to callipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,943 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,233 miles

Central Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 95,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 79,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 71,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,407 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,329 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 59,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,841 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,841 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,239 miles

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

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

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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P156 PLO is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P156 PLO, 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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P156 PLO is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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