MOT History from tests of petrol BENTLEY TURBOs year 1996

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Pass percent:74.67%

(The average a petrol BENTLEY TURBO year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:2,029 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	97
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Registration plate lamp issues	55
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	13
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Parking brake lever missing \|3.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
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\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	97
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Registration plate lamp issues	55
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	13
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Parking brake lever missing \|3.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
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\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol BENTLEY TURBOs year 1996

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