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E211 RSC

1988 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 RSC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 109,178 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 106,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,032 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r valances corroded

radiator has slight leak

steerin g rack slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r + n/s/r valances corroded

radiator has slight leak

steering rack sligh leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear lower spring seat corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,948 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

nearside rear lower spring seat corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,472 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear axle stabiliser shock absorbers leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 101,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,326 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fading of front registration plate characters

slight free play in steering rack mechanism

slight oil leak from n/s/r horizontal subframe movement damper

slight oil leak from o/s power steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2007 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power-steering-leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 98,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine-missfire-(lean)?

Pass 14 Oct 2006 94,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perrished

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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E211 RSC is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E211 RSC, 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 E211 RSC registered?

E211 RSC is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E211 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E211 RSC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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