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PIW 12

1990 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 12
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 67,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

exhaust system deteriorated

fluid leak from offside front floor panel under drivers feet(advise further investigation)

offside and nearside rear sub-frame dampers casings corroded

small amount of wear in steering rack mechanisim

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight dampness on power steering pipes

small amount of free play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on fuel pipes

exhaust system deteriorated

light corrosion on power steering pipes

nearside reversing lamp has slight damage

offside tail lamp has slight damage

Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on fuel pipes

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside reversing lamp has slight damage

offside tail lamp has slight damage

Fail 12 May 2009 65,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,720 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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PIW 12 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PIW 12, 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 PIW 12 registered?

PIW 12 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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