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A13 SDK

1988 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,247 mi
Last recorded186,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SDK
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 186,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 186,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 186,117 miles

Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 186,117 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 185,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 184,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 184,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 182,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 180,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 179,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 179,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 179,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,838 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 175,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rns tyre close to limit

slight p/steering leak

slight play in n/s t.r.e

Pass 11 Mar 2010 173,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 173,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2008 170,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 166,140 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 166,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 158,702 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 158,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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A13 SDK is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A13 SDK, 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 A13 SDK registered?

A13 SDK is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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