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R5 WPN

1998 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WPN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 87,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,156 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r, o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,995 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,995 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,153 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 78,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,983 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R5 WPN is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R5 WPN, 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 R5 WPN registered?

R5 WPN is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R5 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 WPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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