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B8 YAD

1986 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YAD
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 69,904 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking under bonnet (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 69,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 69,032 miles

All brake pads are low.

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,248 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,589 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,587 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

oil leak

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 YAD is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 YAD registered?

B8 YAD is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is B8 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 YAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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