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D521 FYJ

1986 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,776 mi
Last recorded117,776 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Turbo84,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 FYJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 117,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 117,776 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,484 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2019 116,967 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking Front fuel filter leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Small shock absorber at front of rear subframe (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 116,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,845 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 114,701 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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D521 FYJ is a 1986 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,633 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D521 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D521 FYJ registered?

D521 FYJ is a 1986 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D521 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D521 FYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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