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MIL 9489

1988 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,240 mi
Last recorded33,240 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 9489
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 33,240 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F dipped beam slightly too right

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MIL 9489 is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIL 9489, 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.

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What year was MIL 9489 registered?

MIL 9489 is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is MIL 9489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 9489 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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