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K617 RBK

1992 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,872 mi
Last recorded52,872 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Bentley Eight73,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 RBK
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 52,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,721 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,081 miles

Slight play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

service brake 53% Parking brake 18%

Fail 9 Jan 2016 52,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front cill damaged

Slight play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,720 miles

all tyre side walls cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,575 miles

both headlights corroded on reflectors

both nearside tyres perished

front brake pads appear low

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both headlights corroded on reflectors

both nearside tyres perished

front brake pads appear low

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,480 miles

heavily undersealed and waxoyled underneath

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,498 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,332 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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K617 RBK is a 1992 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1992 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 73,940 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 K617 RBK, 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 34 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K617 RBK registered?

K617 RBK is a 1992 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K617 RBK safe to buy?

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