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C8 MFM

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MFM
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,249 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 67,249 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,949 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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C8 MFM is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 MFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 MFM registered?

C8 MFM is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is C8 MFM safe to buy?

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