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C178 MGJ

1986 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Bentley Turbo84,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 MGJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering rack wet

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,748 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,748 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 103,901 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 101,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,548 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,448 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 96,219 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 96,215 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,287 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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C178 MGJ is a 1986 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,633 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 C178 MGJ, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C178 MGJ registered?

C178 MGJ is a 1986 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C178 MGJ safe to buy?

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