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A2 MDR

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MDR
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 84,068 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 84,068 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,397 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

near side manifold blowing slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CARRIER COVERED IN SUBSTANCE

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

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

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREA

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING AND SPLIT BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

UNABLE TO ASSESS STEERING JOINTS FULLY DUE TO FAILURE ITEM

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 80,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

poor reserve travel on parking brake

tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 79,661 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust leak @ front

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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A2 MDR is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A2 MDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 MDR?

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What year was A2 MDR registered?

A2 MDR is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is A2 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 MDR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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