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S985 BVO

1998 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,708 mi
Last recorded49,708 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 BVO
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 47,873 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,056 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 25,054 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight play in n/s front steering links

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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S985 BVO is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S985 BVO, 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 S985 BVO registered?

S985 BVO is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S985 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S985 BVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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