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F983 GNW

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,747 mi
Last recorded132,747 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 GNW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 119,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 110,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 103,898 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance

hand brake has reached efficiency,but won't lock rear brakes

hydraulic pipes from steering rack rusty

slight front brake judder

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2006 86,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance

hand brake has reached efficiency,but won't lock rear brakes

hydraulic pipes from steering rack rusty

slight front brake judder

slight play in steering rack

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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F983 GNW is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F983 GNW, 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 F983 GNW registered?

F983 GNW is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F983 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F983 GNW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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