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B1 GUV

1988 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GUV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,072 miles

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

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

hand brake siezing up

Pass 19 May 2009 97,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,542 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 94,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,358 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 94,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion on both rear radius arm mounts for road spring

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Long parking brake travel

Fail 8 Mar 2007 94,357 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 91,516 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 91,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B1 GUV is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B1 GUV, 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 B1 GUV registered?

B1 GUV is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is B1 GUV safe to buy?

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