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F227 UJB

1989 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Turbo86,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 UJB
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 75,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,671 miles

park brake only just meets efficiency criteria

unable to inspect any brake pads due to wheel / vehicle design

Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,284 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing heavy cracking in tread - o/s/r also has heavy cracking in outer sidewall -

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,479 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 69,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 69,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,359 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 11 May 2016 69,359 miles

High level brake light not working

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 69,265 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,026 miles

Both front & offside rear tyres perished..(255/65R15)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front & offside rear tyres perished..(255/65R15)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 68,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,265 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,265 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,039 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,880 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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F227 UJB is a 1989 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 F227 UJB, 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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F227 UJB is a 1989 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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