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B8 EYL

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,796 mi
Last recorded24,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EYL
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both camber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliant mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading to rack and cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,976 miles

light oil weeping

Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,470 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 19,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front hydraulic oil leak under drivers floor pan

Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 13,289 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play loose (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 12,797 miles

fluid leak under offside of vehicle

nearside rear brake disc corroding

slight leak on powersteering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2014 12,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fluid leak under offside of vehicle

nearside rear brake disc corroding

slight leak on powersteering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre scubbing off outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 10,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre scubbing off outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,221 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,715 miles

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

screen wash bottle has a slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,739 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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B8 EYL is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 B8 EYL, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 EYL is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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