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N1 WRF

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 WRF
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,464 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,234 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,045 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,794 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

misting of fluid on near side front(front) brake caliper

misting of fluid on off side front (rear) brake caliper

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,971 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,524 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 61,524 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 54,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,663 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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N1 WRF is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue 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 N1 WRF, 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 N1 WRF registered?

N1 WRF is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N1 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 WRF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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