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WIW 2156

1987 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 2156
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 126,794 miles

Fuel pipe leaking to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/16 avon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,909 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 124,909 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front

Fail 10 Jun 2015 123,463 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2014 123,015 miles

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear drive shaft outer c/v gaiter split

offside rear inner drive shaft c/v gaiter split

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 18 May 2013 122,542 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 18 May 2013 122,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,783 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 7 Jun 2012 121,783 miles

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

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 18 Jun 2011 120,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

osr outer c v boot is split

Pass 18 Jun 2011 120,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

osr outer c v boot is split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 118,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 103,071 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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WIW 2156 is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 96,733 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 WIW 2156, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WIW 2156 registered?

WIW 2156 is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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