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D23 YCH

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 YCH
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,445 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,445 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear wing slighty corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,971 miles

o/s rear wing slighty corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 82,460 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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D23 YCH is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D23 YCH, 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 D23 YCH registered?

D23 YCH is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D23 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 YCH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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