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E7 VAB

1989 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,550 mi
Last recorded205,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 VAB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 205,550 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 205,546 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 204,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 204,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 203,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 203,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 195,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 195,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 182,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 182,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 172,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 172,609 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 164,969 miles

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2009 157,482 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 157,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 152,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 152,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 145,865 miles

. † † † † † †rear tyre tread depths near legal minimum.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,919 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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E7 VAB is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 E7 VAB, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E7 VAB is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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