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C3 TRM

1993 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Bentley Turbo77,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TRM
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 64,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,436 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 63,221 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,965 miles

atf slight fluid leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parking brake only just met rquirements

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2014 60,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,458 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,669 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 58,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,592 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake pads worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,855 miles

Parking brake pads worn.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,480 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp comes on with sidelamps.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,865 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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C3 TRM is a 1993 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 77,356 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 C3 TRM, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 TRM registered?

C3 TRM is a 1993 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is C3 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 TRM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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