1994 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · L187 DUK
1994 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 77,856 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L187 DUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 77,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L187 DUK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Bentley Turbo (L187 DUK) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
L187 DUK Mileage History
- 15/06/202377,598 mi
- 23/05/202477,727 mi+129 mi
- 03/06/202577,768 mi+41 mi
- 03/06/202577,768 mi
- 19/05/202677,856 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 88 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.
- Active Ride Damper and Gas Spring Sphere DeteriorationSerious
Post-1990 Turbo R models feature an electronically modulated Active Ride damping system with hydraulic gas spring accumulator spheres. Over 8–10 years, the nitrogen gas permeating the internal rubber diaphragms leaks into the hydraulic fluid, eliminating pneumatic damping cushion. This forces the hydraulic fluid directly against solid strut stops, causing severe ride harshness, damper seal blowouts, and fractured rear subframe mountings.
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