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R76 BBU

1998 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,363 mi
Last recorded134,363 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BBU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 134,363 miles

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

oil leak at front of engine

rear fog lamps not very bright

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 125,644 miles

rear fog lights dim

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,209 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,206 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,760 miles

o/s driving lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,426 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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R76 BBU is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R76 BBU, 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.

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What year was R76 BBU registered?

R76 BBU is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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