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C72 BYL

1985 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,117 mi
Last recorded114,117 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Bentley Turbo89,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC72 BYL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocks corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 112,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes have been undersealed

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underbody and components rusty in places

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2015 110,143 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 107,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,790 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,421 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,098 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both parking brake cables casings cracked

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering rack to track rod mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,304 miles

advisories as test no 113189057063

Fail 28 Feb 2007 82,304 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,905 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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C72 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 89,694 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 C72 BYL, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C72 BYL registered?

C72 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 2 October 1985.

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