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A6 NEF

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NEF
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,332 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,757 miles

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

slight play in both side rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,731 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,576 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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A6 NEF is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A6 NEF, 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

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What year was A6 NEF registered?

A6 NEF is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A6 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 NEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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