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F490 OVT

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 OVT
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 84,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,289 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rust on brake pipes.

Suspension fluid on min.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,123 miles

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

Nearside rear shock is damp.

Power steering rack is leaking.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rust has started on all brake pipes.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rust on brake pipes.

steering rack is leaking.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 78,202 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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F490 OVT is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F490 OVT, 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 F490 OVT registered?

F490 OVT is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F490 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 OVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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