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142 TFK

1987 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 TFK
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear rear fluid suspension pipe damp with oil

Offside Rear rear fluid suspension pipe damp with oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of minor corrosion

various suspension joints / components worn /deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2022 86,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 86,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,649 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,832 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen damage on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,231 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,307 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?

Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 540
parking brake recording little or no effort 277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
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142 TFK is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 142 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 142 TFK registered?

142 TFK is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is 142 TFK safe to buy?

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