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B3 PMK

1989 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,010 mi
Last recorded93,010 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PMK
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,010 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake limits only just met

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Road wheel catching power steering pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers and flexi hoses-all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers and flexi hoses-all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 86,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking to shocker (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers and flexi hoses-all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers and flexi hoses-all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,097 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake/suspension hydraulic fluid leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack or pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,189 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,223 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,468 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise oil leaks engine areas,over streeing rack

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise oil leaks engine areas,over streeing rack

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,564 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,275 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,966 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,345 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,101 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight half full with water

Pass 9 Sep 2006 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight half full with water

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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B3 PMK is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B3 PMK, 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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B3 PMK is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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