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WHK 1W

1988 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHK 1W
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,355 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,644 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,410 miles

both front blades poor

nearside rear tyre low

small blow on exhaust

small cracks in offside front tyre

small marks in front screen

Fail 17 Jul 2009 92,381 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,138 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 89,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,624 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 89,624 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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WHK 1W is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHK 1W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHK 1W registered?

WHK 1W is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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