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E135 DNA

1987 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,656 mi
Last recorded75,656 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 DNA
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 75,345 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 74,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,489 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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E135 DNA is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E135 DNA, 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 E135 DNA registered?

E135 DNA is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E135 DNA safe to buy?

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