Bentley Turbo
From 2,554 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 67 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 67 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 43 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 32 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 27 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 27 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 23 |
| a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. | 23 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.7% of Turbo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £123.
Bentley Turbo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 10 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 10. Now at 78.8% of its peak (1,109 in 1997 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 410 | 464 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 406 | 463 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 379 | 489 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 388 | 484 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 423 | 455 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q2 | 447 | 427 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q1 | 418 | 470 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2023 Q4 | 421 | 462 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo R Auto | Petrol | 211 | 52% |
| Turbo R Lwb | Diesel | 133 | 33% |
| Turbo Rt Auto | Petrol | 63 | 15% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 88.8% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 1996 | 89.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1995 | 73.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 1994 | 83.2% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
6 earlier years
| 1993 | 76.3% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 1992 | 81% | power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1991 | 85.4% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 1990 | 91.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 1989 | 82.1% | a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 1988 | 92.4% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Turbos tested had between 63,435 and 119,237 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,172 median miles, the Turbo has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Bentley Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Bentley Turbo has a 84.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,554 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bentley Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Bentley Turbo is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 67 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
How many Bentley Turbos are on UK roads?
There are 410 Bentley Turbos currently licensed on UK roads, with 464 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Bentley Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bentley Turbo is 84,172 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 63,435 and 119,237 miles.
Buying a used Turbo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £123 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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