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C657 DHY

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,565 mi
Last recorded36,565 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC657 DHY
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,565 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 36,532 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

brake pipes and undersie painted unable to see some areas for corrsion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,952 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,949 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,128 miles

TYRE WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,887 miles

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,630 miles

rear off side tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,591 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,887 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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C657 DHY is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C657 DHY, 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 C657 DHY registered?

C657 DHY is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C657 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C657 DHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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