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K203 MES

1993 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Bentley Turbo77,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 MES
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 103,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,450 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r suspention corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,560 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 39,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,880 miles

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 10,046 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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K203 MES is a 1993 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K203 MES, 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 K203 MES registered?

K203 MES is a 1993 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K203 MES safe to buy?

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