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E290 LUC

1988 Bentley Turbo

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 LUC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,188 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,187 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,185 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,901 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,839 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 101,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 101,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside h/lamp aim slightly lower than n/s (adjuster seized)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 101,127 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low .

Nearside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Offside rear driveshaft outer boot in poor condition [repaired with insulating tape] .

Steering rack showing signs of leaking around pinion area .

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,127 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low .

Nearside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Offside rear driveshaft outer boot in poor condition [repaired with insulating tape] .

Steering rack showing signs of leaking around pinion area .

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,069 miles

"Engine coolant" warning light on

OSR CV boot split

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 100,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

"Engine coolant" warning light on

OSR CV boot split

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 97,215 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 97,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 95,861 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 95,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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E290 LUC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 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 E290 LUC, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E290 LUC is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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