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816 LOD

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 LOD
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,678 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 56,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,514 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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816 LOD is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 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 816 LOD, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 816 LOD registered?

816 LOD is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 816 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 816 LOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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