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B437 PGX

1984 Bentley Eight

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Bentley Eight98,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 PGX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 154,295 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 138,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 130,013 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 149,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B437 PGX is a 1984 Bentley Eight in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,867 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 B437 PGX, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B437 PGX registered?

B437 PGX is a 1984 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B437 PGX safe to buy?

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