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R143 OWT

1997 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,115 mi
Last recorded28,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 OWT
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,345 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 May 2019 24,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 21,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,814 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,593 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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R143 OWT is a 1997 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R143 OWT, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Eight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R143 OWT is a 1997 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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