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G5 BFY

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,953 mi
Last recorded77,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BFY
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,663 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 74,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 72,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,545 miles

both compliance mounts have slight movement

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,103 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,540 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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G5 BFY is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 G5 BFY, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 BFY registered?

G5 BFY is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G5 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 BFY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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