1994 Bentley Turbo: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Bentley Turbo first registered in 1994: we looked at the 182 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 182 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 1994 Bentley Turbo MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1994 Bentley Turbo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes21% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics18% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks16% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Suspension15% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres10% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering8% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1994 Bentley Turbo
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Bentley Turbo compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | 603 | Brakes 19% |
| 1996 | 256 | Brakes 25% |
| 1995 | 217 | Suspension 18% |
| 1993 | 101 | Suspension 20% |
| 1992 | 121 | Brakes 14% |
| 1991 | 144 | Suspension 17% |
| 1990 | 251 | Suspension 17% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Bentley Turbo cars first registered in 1994. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score