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331 BKX

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration331 BKX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,922 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Rear brake discs lipped and scored

very slight oil residue

Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 114,422 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres have perish cracks to side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 110,899 miles

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

fan belt slightly lose

front discs worn

o/s rear shocker starting to leak

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s inner track rod end

Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,531 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 109,530 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 109,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 108,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 108,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 108,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 108,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2005 107,265 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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331 BKX is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 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 331 BKX, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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331 BKX is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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