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E10 THR

1989 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 THR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,692 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 71,688 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

spongy brake pedal

Fail 17 Sep 2025 71,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 71,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 71,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 71,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,646 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 71,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,656 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc corroded

Offside Rear disc corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,654 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid on caliper and leaking onto inner pad (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,686 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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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E10 THR is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,839 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 E10 THR, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E10 THR registered?

E10 THR is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for E10 THR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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