1995 Bentley Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 419 MOT tests analysed for the 1995 Bentley Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 85.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (77.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.8% | 41 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 17 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.4% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Wipers | 13 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 10 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 9 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.4% | 77 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 66 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 61 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.9% | 50 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.5% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 45 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 82 | 6.1% |
| 60-90k | 171 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 98 | 17.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | 97 | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 84 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 86 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | 69 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Turbo
Before buying a 1995 Bentley Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 9.8% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (9.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1995 Bentley Turbos pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 419 1995 Bentley Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Bentley Turbo?
Brakes, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.3%).
Does the 1995 Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 419 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.