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5023 PE

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5023 PE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 123,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2012 123,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 122,903 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,975 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 121,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,241 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Steering rack leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2008 121,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Steering rack leaking

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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5023 PE is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5023 PE, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5023 PE registered?

5023 PE is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is 5023 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5023 PE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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