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B8 HCC

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HCC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 86,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 85,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 85,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 84,716 miles

under body wax oiled and greased

Pass 11 May 2022 83,855 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 83,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,126 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 83,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,159 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,903 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,841 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,424 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 HCC is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 HCC, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 HCC registered?

B8 HCC is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is B8 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 HCC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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