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PIW 3999

1991 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 3999
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 107,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 101,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 96,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 89,025 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 88,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 88,548 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

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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PIW 3999 is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 PIW 3999, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIW 3999 registered?

PIW 3999 is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is PIW 3999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 3999 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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