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B8 CNS

1989 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,357 mi
Last recorded54,357 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CNS
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,933 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear cracks in-between tread of tyre

Offside Rear cracks in-between tread of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,437 miles

All 4 tyres cracked & perished

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,424 miles

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,664 miles

all 4 tyres tread cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,972 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front and rear tyres tread cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front and rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,821 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres tread cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2014 43,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres tread cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 35,302 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 32,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 30,604 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,604 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 29,337 miles

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

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

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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B8 CNS is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B8 CNS, 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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B8 CNS is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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