1987 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · 4 JLH
1987 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 17,106 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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4 JLH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
- 17,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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4 JLH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 Bentley Turbo (4 JLH) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Turbo R
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- High-Pressure Hydraulic Brake Accumulator and Mineral Oil System FailureSerious
The Turbo R utilises a Citroën-licensed high-pressure dual-circuit hydraulic braking and self-levelling suspension system powered by two engine-driven mechanical pumps. Over time, the nitrogen-filled spherical brake accumulators lose their charge, internal seals in the brake distribution valves degrade, and corrosive mineral fluid (or incorrect DOT fluid mistakenly added) ruins the internal rubber seals. This causes rapid pedal stiffening, delayed braking assistance, and pump cavitation.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracking and Gasket Blow-ByModerate
The cast iron exhaust manifolds and heat-cycling gaskets on the turbocharged 6.75-litre V8 undergo intense thermal expansion and contraction cycles. The massive heat retained in the SZ engine bay causes the cast iron manifolds to warp or develop hairline fissures, while the copper-clad composite manifold gaskets burn through, creating sharp ticking exhaust leaks on cold startup that can damage cylinder head studs.
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