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D148 ELN

1987 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,405 mi
Last recorded47,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 ELN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 47,405 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake levers (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake levers (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mounting area on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking Shock absorber union leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension unit leaking Under drivers floor area (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on inner chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 44,321 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on inner chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 26,299 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,146 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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D148 ELN is a 1987 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 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 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 D148 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 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D148 ELN is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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