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D125 PVP

1986 Bentley Eight

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 PVP
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 85,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 852,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 85,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,719 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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D125 PVP is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Gold 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 D125 PVP, 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 D125 PVP registered?

D125 PVP is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D125 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D125 PVP 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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