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D747 TFV

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,160 mi
Last recorded111,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 TFV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,160 miles

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

nearside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

offside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but seriously weakened

Fail 14 Jun 2011 111,144 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 110,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 110,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,738 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 109,981 miles

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

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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D747 TFV is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red 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 D747 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D747 TFV registered?

D747 TFV is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D747 TFV safe to buy?

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