Bentley Turbo MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Bentley Turbo. Check any Turbo by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.2%

vs Bentley Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley Turbo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Turbo has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 7.2 percentage points below the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Turbo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Turbo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Bentley Turbo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Bentley Turbo performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 52 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 824 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1996

Based on 340 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

7.3%

1995

Based on 296 vehicles

79.4%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

17.2%

1994

Based on 241 vehicles

83.4%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

11.4%

1993

Based on 158 vehicles

80.4%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

32.5%

1992

Based on 197 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.9%

1991

Based on 199 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

16.1%

1990

Based on 326 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

2.5%

1989

Based on 259 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

17.0%

1988

Based on 131 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.2%

1987

Based on 115 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.1%

1986

Based on 83 vehicles

77.1%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

12.7%

1985

Based on 38 vehicles

71.1%Average

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

27.6%

0

Based on 920 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Bentley Turbo

The most common reasons a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.4%

A driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

3.9%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.1%

A tyre seriously damaged

3.1%

Bentley Turbo Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.9%

Other Bentley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Bentley models.

Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto

94.6% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gtc

98.9% pass rate

Bentley Arnage

91.9% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt Speed Auto

96.2% pass rate

Bentley Azure

93.4% pass rate

Bentley Mulsanne

93.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Bentley Turbo

Bentley Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Turbo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Turbo?

The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Turbo is 85.1% compared to the Bentley average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Bentley Turbo?

The most common MOT failures on the Bentley Turbo are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.4%), A driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (3.9%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Bentley Turbo reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Bentley Turbo is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Bentley Turbo?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Bentley Turbo?

Typical mileage for the Bentley Turbo: 81,279 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Turbo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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