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E158 CJA

1988 Bentley Eight

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 CJA
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 100,388 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken white light emitted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil and fluid leeks all over underside

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,382 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside corroding in places

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,064 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,369 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked 235/70/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 97,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,721 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 96,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,331 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear advise clean and reaprise

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,132 miles

1.Nearside rear tyre tyre sidewall slight surface cracking. 2.Rear tyres wearing edges

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,092 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 93,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,896 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E158 CJA is a 1988 Bentley Eight in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 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 E158 CJA, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E158 CJA registered?

E158 CJA is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E158 CJA safe to buy?

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