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IIB 179

1993 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Bentley Turbo77,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 179
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,049 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe onto steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,846 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Exhaust slightly corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,768 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,618 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

front and rear tyres perished and starting to split

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,446 miles

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

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,340 miles

Cracking in tyre outer wall n/s/f

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 14 Feb 2011 73,236 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,321 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 72,306 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 70,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside front wheel trim missing

spare tyre missing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wheel trim missing

spare tyre missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,836 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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IIB 179 is a 1993 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 77,356 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 IIB 179, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IIB 179 registered?

IIB 179 is a 1993 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is IIB 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 179 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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