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KKZ 3496

1987 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 3496
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,500 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 96,499 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,082 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 94,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front facing brake caliper brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe corroding

Offside Rear slight play at wheel

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside headlamp pattern poor

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 91,512 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 90,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 89,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,368 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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KKZ 3496 is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 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 KKZ 3496, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KKZ 3496 registered?

KKZ 3496 is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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