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XAW 293

1991 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,688 mi
Last recorded51,688 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 293
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,286 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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XAW 293 is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAW 293, 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 XAW 293 registered?

XAW 293 is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is XAW 293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAW 293 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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