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A1 DDU

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,679 mi
Last recorded63,679 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DDU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,645 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 63,645 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,394 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,054 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A1 DDU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A1 DDU, 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 A1 DDU registered?

A1 DDU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is A1 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 DDU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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