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M1 SWU

1996 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 SWU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 74,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 74,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 64,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured front (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,610 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,609 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 64,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 64,537 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,604 miles

unable to check all brake pipes also suspension pipes some rusty/

Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

unable to check all brake pipes also suspension pipes some rusty/

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007
Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,271 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M1 SWU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M1 SWU, 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 M1 SWU registered?

M1 SWU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is M1 SWU safe to buy?

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