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RAS 20

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 20
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,999 miles

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

both front tyres cracking and close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front tyres cracking and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear n/s tyre cracking

slight movement in mounting of steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,999 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight movement in mounting of steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,999 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,999 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

o/s/f,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres all perishing & cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,999 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,999 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,998 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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RAS 20 is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 RAS 20, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAS 20 registered?

RAS 20 is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is RAS 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 20 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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