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S38 FFM

1998 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,293 mi
Last recorded57,293 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 FFM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,293 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,135 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear sub frame dampers weeping

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & also side walls cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,897 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear sub frame dampers weeping

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front. (sidewalls also cracked/perished) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,897 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear sub frame dampers weeping

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front. (sidewalls also cracked/perished) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,806 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre side walls cracking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,260 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack between tread pattern

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack between tread pattern

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres worn shoulders,and cracking in areas

both sides rear suspension frame shock absobers damp

dampness on steering rack areas,though not any leaks at time of test

nearside front has various electrical wires cable tied together at braking system area

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread inner shoulder areas and worn outer

nearside rear anti-roll bar mouting rubber bush not seated squarely,though secure and effective

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

unable to clearly visuaslise rear park brake pads,though appear thin

Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres worn shoulders,and cracking in areas

both sides rear suspension frame shock absobers damp

dampness on steering rack areas,though not any leaks at time of test

nearside front has various electrical wires cable tied together at braking system area

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread inner shoulder areas and worn outer

nearside rear anti-roll bar mouting rubber bush not seated squarely,though secure and effective

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

unable to clearly visuaslise rear park brake pads,though appear thin

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,712 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/f of engine

Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,115 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,112 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,670 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All front brake pads low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,891 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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S38 FFM is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S38 FFM, 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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S38 FFM is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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