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D5 WED

1987 Bentley Eight

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,857 mi
Last recorded110,857 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WED
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 110,857 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

parking brake needs attention

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,375 miles

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

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,227 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,208 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 108,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 108,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 28 May 2008 107,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 27 May 2007 106,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 105,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 105,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D5 WED is a 1987 Bentley Eight in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D5 WED, 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 D5 WED registered?

D5 WED is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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