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R288 ORU

1998 Bentley Turbo

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,642 mi
Last recorded36,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 ORU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,382 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,762 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 32,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,127 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 30,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 29,568 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)

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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R288 ORU is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 R288 ORU, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R288 ORU registered?

R288 ORU is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R288 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 ORU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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