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H74 MPE

1991 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,574 mi
Last recorded30,574 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 MPE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,574 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 30,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,634 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 28,607 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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H74 MPE is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 H74 MPE, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H74 MPE registered?

H74 MPE is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H74 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H74 MPE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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