1989 Bentley Turbo 6.8L Petrol · VIL 2515
1989 Bentley Turbo (6.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 127,349 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VIL 2515 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 127,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VIL 2515 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Bentley Turbo (VIL 2515) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VIL 2515 Mileage History
- 04/07/2022127,265 mi
- 08/07/2026127,349 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Turbo R
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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