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1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GPS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,441 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,629 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 80,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,518 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,957 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 77,957 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,550 miles

above normal lift in both front lower ball joints

both front tyres side sipes worn

o/s/f steal brake pipe into flexible showing corrosion

o/s/f suspension leg corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

above normal lift in both front lower ball joints

both front tyres side sipes worn

o/s/f steal brake pipe into flexible showing corrosion

o/s/f suspension leg corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,050 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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3 GPS is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 3 GPS, 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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3 GPS is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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