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F195 EBV

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 EBV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,106 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,911 miles

handbrake could be better

some corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,927 miles

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

corrosion beneath rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,128 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 56,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,131 miles

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perishing and wearing low

n/s/f outer sill rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,642 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked on outer walls but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,837 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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F195 EBV is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F195 EBV, 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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What year was F195 EBV registered?

F195 EBV is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F195 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F195 EBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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