1988 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · A8 GWS
1988 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 19/12/1988. Recorded mileage 22,239 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 6750cc
A8 GWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 22,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A8 GWS Mileage History
- 28/02/202422,146 mi
- 28/02/202422,148 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/202522,201 mi+53 mi
- 27/03/202622,227 mi+26 mi
- 10/04/202622,239 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A8 GWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bentley Turbo (A8 GWS) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
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