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RSR 159R

1986 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Bentley Turbo84,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 159R
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 118,822 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 118,822 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 117,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 117,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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RSR 159R is a 1986 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,633 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 RSR 159R, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSR 159R registered?

RSR 159R is a 1986 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is RSR 159R safe to buy?

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