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B699 WUW

1984 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Bentley Eight98,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 WUW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 108,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 108,526 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2016 108,526 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,530 miles

front brake discs inner braking faces pitting and corroded

n/s/f & both rear tyres forming age crackes in there outer side walls

o/s/r brake disc inner braking face pitted and corroded

o/s/r wing bottom corroded

slight lift / play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,526 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs inner braking faces pitting and corroded

n/s/f & both rear tyres forming age crackes in there outer side walls

o/s/r brake disc inner braking face pitted and corroded

o/s/r wing bottom corroded

slight lift / play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2014 107,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 107,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,605 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 103,604 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 102,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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B699 WUW is a 1984 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B699 WUW, 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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B699 WUW is a 1984 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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