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A16 WNE

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WNE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 75,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 74,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s/r and o/s/r lower coil spring cup rusty

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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A16 WNE is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A16 WNE, 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 A16 WNE registered?

A16 WNE is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is A16 WNE safe to buy?

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