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776 WFM

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration776 WFM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,730 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all inner wheel arches corroded

all suspension components corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,720 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,710 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on floors to sills & both outersills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers

oil leak on engine

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,520 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,090 miles

all 4 brake discs pitted

all 4 coil springs have surface corrosion

all brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake performance low, working

handbrake sticking slightly

n/s/f exhaust blowing slightly

o/s/f floor pan has inspection cover fitted

o/s/r quarter lower rear inner panel has small rust hole, non -structural

oil leak

steering has slight play

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface Corrosion to Underside of Vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,258 miles

corrosion on rear spring mountings

oil leak on engine

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2010 91,994 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 91,947 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust leaking from nearside bank

rear fuel line not secured

repaired rear brake pipe poor routing

Pass 19 May 2009 90,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 90,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 89,474 miles

oil leak

outer sill corroded and weak

rear wishbone very rusty

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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776 WFM is a 1986 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 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 776 WFM, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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776 WFM is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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