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D140 ELN

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,330 mi
Last recorded66,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 ELN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight movement in nearside rear hand brake pivot

slight movement in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight movement in nearside rear hand brake pivot

slight movement in steering

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,629 miles

oil leak

stone chip repair windscreen

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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D140 ELN is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D140 ELN, 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 D140 ELN registered?

D140 ELN is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D140 ELN safe to buy?

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