MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?
Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEN 231N is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 BEN 231N, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BEN 231N registered?
BEN 231N is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is BEN 231N safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEN 231N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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