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D46 SRC

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD46 SRC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,476 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

hand brake light flickerd on on roadtest no obvious fault

handbrake effort just met

slight play / movement in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,797 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,794 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 97,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp lens,s tarnished causing poor patterns.

some rust in brake pipes, some play in front lower shock pivots, front pads wearing low,wear and tear in multiple sus. bushes, some wear in steering rack. some rust in underbody.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,636 miles

condensation in headlamps causing poor patterns,some play in steering rack,some rust in o/s front arch

Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,622 miles

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

some play in steering rack,some rust in o/s f arch, condensation in h/lamps causing poor patterns, h/brake performance could be better

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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D46 SRC is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D46 SRC, 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 D46 SRC registered?

D46 SRC is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D46 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D46 SRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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