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23 AFY

1991 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,010 mi
Last recorded97,010 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 AFY
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,188 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,186 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all tyres treads perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 80,738 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres treads perishing

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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23 AFY is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 23 AFY, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 AFY?

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What year was 23 AFY registered?

23 AFY is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is 23 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 AFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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