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B8 NTL

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,353 mi
Last recorded108,353 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NTL
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,353 miles

FUEL LINE N/S REAR RUSTY

Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,353 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,353 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced across all underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four brake calipers corroded.

all four tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 105,977 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 105,977 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,985 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 96,727 miles

Mineral oil level low Topped up requires checking regularly. Power sterring oil over filled

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,727 miles

Mineral oil level low Topped up requires checking regularly. Power sterring oil over filled

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 93,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 93,069 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 NTL is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B8 NTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 NTL registered?

B8 NTL is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is B8 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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