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KAY 449N

1975 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 449N
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,037 miles

Front Oil leak Old ()

Rear Both rear arches have slight bubbling

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

Rear Parking brake has only just met requirements 16%

Whole underside chassis has been under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,002 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,001 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

handbrake cable lose lever to much travel

Pass 14 May 2010 30,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,867 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 19,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,857 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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KAY 449N is a 1975 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAY 449N, 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 51 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAY 449N registered?

KAY 449N is a 1975 Bentley Eight, first registered on 4 February 1975.

Is KAY 449N safe to buy?

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