1998 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · S43 FFM
1998 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 98,029 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S43 FFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 98,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S43 FFM 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 1998 Bentley Turbo (S43 FFM) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
S43 FFM Mileage History
- 12/05/202395,572 mi
- 23/05/202496,363 mi+791 mi
- 27/05/202597,109 mi+746 mi
- 19/06/202697,888 mi+779 mi
- 26/08/202698,029 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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