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8 MRJ

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MRJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,972 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,652 miles

all four tyres perishing and cracking between tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2015 39,756 miles

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 38,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 37,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,610 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,584 miles

Offside Inner Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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8 MRJ is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 8 MRJ, 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 8 MRJ registered?

8 MRJ is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is 8 MRJ safe to buy?

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