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388 EPW

1989 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,163 mi
Last recorded194,163 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 EPW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 194,163 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

mineral oil lamp flashing

n/s/f tyre craking

n/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

o/s/f brake pad wire insecure

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r driveshaft outer gaiter split

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 194,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 193,932 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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388 EPW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 388 EPW, 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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What year was 388 EPW registered?

388 EPW is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 388 EPW safe to buy?

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