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VEZ 2403

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 2403
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2019 140,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 133,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 131,163 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 130,461 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

dampness around power steering rack

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,292 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,185 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 130,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 130,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 130,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 129,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing sidewall

slighty power steering leak fromr rack

Pass 26 Jul 2005 129,888 miles

oil leak form engine

slighty fluid from power steering rack

slighty leak frome rear diff

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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VEZ 2403 is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VEZ 2403, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEZ 2403 registered?

VEZ 2403 is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is VEZ 2403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 2403 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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