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IJZ 2559

1988 Bentley Eight

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,544 mi
Last recorded119,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 2559
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 119,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 118,797 miles

offside front tyre cracking on the outer shoulder

Fail 30 Apr 2011 118,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre cracking on the outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2010 118,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2010 118,123 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 117,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 117,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,352 miles

Rear bottom edges of both front wings badly corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,592 miles

handbrake efficiencies close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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IJZ 2559 is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 IJZ 2559, 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 IJZ 2559 registered?

IJZ 2559 is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is IJZ 2559 safe to buy?

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