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Bentley Turbo

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 6,750 cc

ESU 653MOT history

ESU 653 is a blue petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 15 Mar 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
131,093 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 653
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
15 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 653 was last recorded at 131,093 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,533 miles · 23 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
560 miles
Average per year
534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,093 miles
  • 2019 – 130,533 miles
  • 2017 – 129,973 miles
  • 2016 – 129,765 miles
  • 2012 – 129,561 miles
  • 2011 – 129,014 miles
  • 2010 – 127,936 miles
  • 2009 – 126,648 miles
  • 2008 – 125,125 miles
  • 2007 – 125,115 miles
  • 2006 – 123,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    761463597372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,093 miles (+560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    756913620629
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,533 miles
    Test number
    160103114883
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail130,533 miles (+560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,533 miles
    Test number
    613331802742
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass129,973 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    425439258682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass129,765 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,765 miles
    Test number
    284004543181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,561 miles (+547)15 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    436348172114
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  8. Fail129,014 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    655421161100
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass129,014 miles (+1,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    919151361121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass127,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    242595400100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail127,936 miles (+1,288)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    280055100403
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass126,648 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    592917759000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail126,646 miles (+1,521)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    842705059066
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass125,125 miles (+10)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    124348538013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail125,115 miles (+1,934)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    450108057482
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass123,181 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    123,181 miles
    Test number
    323724936311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,775 miles7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    751383296178
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about ESU 653

What vehicle is registration ESU 653 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 653 on a blue petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 15 Mar 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESU 653 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESU 653 expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESU 653?
The MOT on ESU 653 expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESU 653 done?
ESU 653 was recorded at 131,093 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 534 miles a year.
Has ESU 653 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 653 has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on ESU 653 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on ESU 653 find?
ESU 653 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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