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MIW 4569

1988 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,995 mi
Last recorded114,995 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 4569
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,984 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

misting of oil on power steering pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

misting of oil on power steering pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 113,973 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,348 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 107,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 107,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 106,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 106,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 106,420 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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MIW 4569 is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MIW 4569, 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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MIW 4569 is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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