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761 BOW

1954 Bentley Eight

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,782 mi
Last recorded47,782 miles
Recorded on31 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration761 BOW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1954
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 May 2010 47,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 47,692 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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761 BOW is a 1954 Bentley Eight in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 761 BOW, 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 72 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 761 BOW registered?

761 BOW is a 1954 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 June 1954.

Is 761 BOW safe to buy?

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