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VAY 837

1990 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,071 mi
Last recorded20,071 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Turbo81,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 837
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 20,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 18,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 18,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 17,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 17,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 10,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,164 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid noted in various areas of underneath the vehicle and engine compartment - no signs of leaks when braking and steering system put under pressure

front tyres cracking/perishing

movement in rear wheel bearings

movement noted in steering

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,121 miles

fluid staining around n/side rear brake caliper

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge & perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 1,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 24 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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VAY 837 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 81,801 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 VAY 837, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAY 837 registered?

VAY 837 is a 1990 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is VAY 837 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAY 837 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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