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D38 CVT

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,980 mi
Last recorded125,980 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 CVT
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 125,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 123,967 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,243 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 112,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 106,618 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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D38 CVT is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D38 CVT, 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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What year was D38 CVT registered?

D38 CVT is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D38 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D38 CVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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