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E751 LYR

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,766 mi
Last recorded146,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE751 LYR
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,766 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 146,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 143,673 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 143,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 141,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 134,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from power steering

Pass 27 Sep 2010 134,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 133,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 133,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 132,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 131,434 miles

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

o/s rear inner body panel corroded

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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E751 LYR is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 E751 LYR, 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 E751 LYR registered?

E751 LYR is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E751 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E751 LYR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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