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VGV 42

1992 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,948 mi
Last recorded32,948 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Bentley Turbo79,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 42
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,948 miles

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

exhaust damaged deteriorated

n/s inner main beanm inop

oil leak visible n/s/f wheel arch unable to locate

power steering pipework rusty

rusty brake lines

s;light play n/s/f wheel play in rack

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,936 miles

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

exhaust damaged and deteriorated

n/s/f inner main beam inop

oil leak visible n/s/f wheel arch

power steering pipework rusty

rusty brake pipes general rust

slight leak steering rack

slight play n/s/f wheel, play in rack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 28 Sep 2012 31,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,999 miles

front pads close to legal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r door noes not open from inside or outside

oil leak on engine close to power steering pump

oil leak rear diff

rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

rear discs corroded

rear pads close to legal

Fail 12 Jul 2010 30,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front pads close to legal

o/s/r door noes not open from inside or outside

oil leak on engine close to power steering pump

oil leak rear diff

rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

rear discs corroded

rear pads close to legal

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,496 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,477 miles

all four tyres nearing tread limits

Fail 14 Sep 2006 28,440 miles

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

all four tyres near tread limit

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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VGV 42 is a 1992 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 79,334 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 VGV 42, 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 34 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGV 42 registered?

VGV 42 is a 1992 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is VGV 42 safe to buy?

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