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B8 FOU

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,252 mi
Last recorded79,252 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FOU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 79,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 75,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 74,808 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 74,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 73,007 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 71,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 70,107 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,171 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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B8 FOU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B8 FOU, 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 B8 FOU registered?

B8 FOU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B8 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 FOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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