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211 YUY

1952 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,680 mi
Last recorded36,680 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration211 YUY
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

clutch pedal rubber missing

no seat belts fitted

slight pull to left under braking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,444 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape (o/s is worse)

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

no seat belts fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,758 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,531 miles

slight oil leak on underside of the vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,531 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak on underside

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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211 YUY is a 1952 Bentley Eight in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 211 YUY, 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 74 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 211 YUY?

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What year was 211 YUY registered?

211 YUY is a 1952 Bentley Eight, first registered on 16 May 1952.

Is 211 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 YUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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