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P388 MDT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 MDT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 82,505 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 82,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,424 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox fault on dash

nearside front inner sill is split and damaged

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox fault on dash

nearside front inner sill is split and damaged

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

column to top UJ, coupling is worn

near side front inner sill is damaged

rear number plate is separating

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter banjo is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

column to top UJ, coupling is worn

near side front inner sill is damaged

rear number plate is separating

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front inner sill/floor is torn

offside front outer sill is blistered and weak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,602 miles

nearside inner sill is damaged

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

nearside inner sill is damaged

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,926 miles

centre stop light not working

nearside front inner sill damaged and close to a failure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear suspension arm excessively corroded, blistered and weak and close to a failure

offside front lower ball joint worn and close to a failure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper ball joint worn

offside rear suspension arm corroded, blistered and weak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

nearside front inner sill damaged and close to a failure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear suspension arm excessively corroded, blistered and weak and close to a failure

offside front lower ball joint worn and close to a failure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper ball joint worn

offside rear suspension arm corroded, blistered and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,556 miles

engine has slight oil leak

nearside front sill is damaged

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,556 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

nearside front sill is damaged

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,295 miles

off side front top ball joint is worn, centre stop lamp is not working, rear suspension arms are blistered and weak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off side front top ball joint is worn, centre stop lamp is not working, rear suspension arms are blistered and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,028 miles

offside front bumper and wing damaged, nearside front sill damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front bumper and wing damaged, nearside front sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,078 miles

rear subframe off side stabilising shocker is leaking, rear diff front oil seal is leaking, near side rear inner handbrake pad is low, off side front suspension top arm bushes are worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,192 miles

traction control light on, engine has slight oil leak, rear diff front oil sill leaking, nearside front jacking point damaged, power steering pump noisy, power steering fliud leak and close to failure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

traction control light on, engine has slight oil leak, rear diff front oil sill leaking, nearside front jacking point damaged, power steering pump noisy, power steering fliud leak and close to failure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,306 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe mounting dampers moist

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,883 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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P388 MDT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 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 P388 MDT, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P388 MDT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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