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A1 WXX

1987 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,026 mi
Last recorded68,026 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WXX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 68,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,015 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has visible cracks

offside front tyre sidewall has visible cracks

offside rear tyre sidewall has visible cracks

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,183 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall and wear to outside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,114 miles

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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A1 WXX is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A1 WXX, 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 A1 WXX registered?

A1 WXX is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is A1 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 WXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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