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F639 EVF

1989 Bentley Eight

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,307 mi
Last recorded35,307 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF639 EVF
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 35,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak pipe (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,959 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 34,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,528 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 34,528 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2019 34,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack? (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydrolastic shocker? area (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,771 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 31,591 miles

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

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

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

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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F639 EVF is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F639 EVF, 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 F639 EVF registered?

F639 EVF is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F639 EVF safe to buy?

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