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E917 XKD

1988 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 XKD
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power assisted steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,852 miles

Play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2022 75,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s rear coil spring cup corroded

unable to fully check brakes

Fail 23 Apr 2022 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

unable to fully check brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front numberplate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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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E917 XKD is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E917 XKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E917 XKD registered?

E917 XKD is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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