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C940 BYJ

1986 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC940 BYJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 81,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 79,598 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both shock absorber ball joints have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 74,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside shock absorber ball joints have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside short arms bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,618 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 72,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 70,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,847 miles

Light Misting Around Suspesion Spheres

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,703 miles

Light Misting Around Suspension Spheres

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,650 miles

Slight Misting of Oil From Suspension Spheres and main Resevoir

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,558 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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C940 BYJ is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C940 BYJ, 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 C940 BYJ registered?

C940 BYJ is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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