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XDM 820

1987 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Bentley Turbo96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDM 820
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear half shaft boots perished x 4, inner and outer!

Pass 7 May 2020 65,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,939 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 64,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,136 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,125 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,070 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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XDM 820 is a 1987 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XDM 820, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XDM 820?

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What year was XDM 820 registered?

XDM 820 is a 1987 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is XDM 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDM 820 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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