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A1 JRM

1996 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JRM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,330 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 106,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 21 Dec 2018 105,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,856 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,536 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,925 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 91,921 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 89,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 86,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 83,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 80,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,528 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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A1 JRM is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 A1 JRM, 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.

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What year was A1 JRM registered?

A1 JRM is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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