1987 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · E1 JPR
1987 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 78,585 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 JPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 78,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E1 JPR 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 1987 Bentley Turbo (E1 JPR) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E1 JPR Mileage History
- 20/01/202377,077 mi
- 17/01/202477,183 mi+106 mi
- 08/02/202477,219 mi+36 mi
- 22/03/202577,392 mi+173 mi
- 18/03/202678,585 mi+1,193 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Turbo R
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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