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A24 MBC

1988 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,325 mi
Last recorded32,325 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 MBC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 32,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,676 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 30,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 29,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 29,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,642 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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A24 MBC is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A24 MBC, 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 A24 MBC registered?

A24 MBC is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A24 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 MBC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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