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SYO 169S

1978 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,379 mi
Last recorded209,379 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 169S
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 209,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 208,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 206,373 miles

all tyres side walls cracked

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 206,362 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at pipe from reservoir (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2013 205,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 204,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 204,509 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 204,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 204,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 204,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 204,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 204,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 203,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 202,744 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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SYO 169S is a 1978 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYO 169S, 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 48 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYO 169S registered?

SYO 169S is a 1978 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SYO 169S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 169S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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