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C793 WPA

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,364 mi
Last recorded168,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 WPA
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 168,364 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 168,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 165,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 165,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 163,059 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 159,583 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 156,710 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 153,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 149,996 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,006 miles

offside handbrake cable outer broken

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 16 Jul 2009 143,281 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 143,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 139,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 134,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 128,123 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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C793 WPA is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C793 WPA, 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 C793 WPA registered?

C793 WPA is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C793 WPA safe to buy?

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