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AKY 3T

1989 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,708 mi
Last recorded169,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKY 3T
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2022 169,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,598 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 167,480 miles

Offside Front has slightly play

both rear wheels has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2017 165,854 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slight play

Offside Rear Wheel slight play

Oil around the engine

Pass 12 Sep 2016 163,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in inner edge of tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2015 162,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in inner edge of tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 161,123 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 155,953 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 155,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 155,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear valance corroded & holed

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 155,489 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear valance corroded & holed

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 155,478 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

offside front wheel arch/ bumper corroded no sharp edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 155,056 miles

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

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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AKY 3T is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AKY 3T, 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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AKY 3T is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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