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F102 HEC

1989 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 HEC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,626 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear driveshaft gaitors split

offside rear tyre worn on the edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,188 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 86,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 85,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 85,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,725 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 82,725 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,698 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F102 HEC is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F102 HEC, 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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F102 HEC is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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