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C720 MAK

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 MAK
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,158 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 132,601 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 132,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 132,206 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 132,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 132,037 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 131,625 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 131,625 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 131,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 131,943 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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C720 MAK is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C720 MAK, 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.

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What year was C720 MAK registered?

C720 MAK is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C720 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 MAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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