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21 GYG

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 GYG
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 41,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,703 miles

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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,163 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,510 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,871 miles

Dampness around both front dampers. Advise replacement.

N/S/F tyre starting to perish. Advise replacement.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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21 GYG is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 21 GYG, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 21 GYG registered?

21 GYG is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is 21 GYG safe to buy?

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