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F553 UVX

1988 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 UVX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,539 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 62,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking front calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,369 miles

Front oil filter feed pipes are fouling o/s suspension arm. Worn through protective outer.

Oil displaying around steering mechanism. Unable to establish source using prescribed methods of testing.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,704 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 57,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,374 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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F553 UVX is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F553 UVX, 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 F553 UVX registered?

F553 UVX is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F553 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 UVX 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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