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1995 Bentley Turbo: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Bentley Turbo first registered in 1995: we looked at the 217 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 217 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

217MOTs of 1995 cars, done in 2023–2025
78%pass first time (all 1995 cars: 67%)
2,600typical miles a year
18%had suspension flagged

Common 1995 Bentley Turbo MOT failures and advisories

The share of 1995 Bentley Turbo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    18% 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.

  • Brakes
    18% 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 electrics
    18% 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 leaks
    14% 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.

  • Tyres
    11% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    8% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1995 Bentley Turbo

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. 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

YearMOT testsMost flagged
1998–Too few tests
1997603Brakes 19%
1996256Brakes 25%
1994182Brakes 21%
1993101Suspension 20%
1992121Brakes 14%
1991144Suspension 17%
1990251Suspension 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 1995. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score