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E709 GHO

1987 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 GHO
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,066 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 98,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 97,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,679 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 96,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 87,354 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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E709 GHO is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E709 GHO, 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 E709 GHO registered?

E709 GHO is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E709 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E709 GHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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