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D366 GEN

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD366 GEN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,648 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both wheel arches have slight corosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,513 miles

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

parking brake has only just met requirements

Fail 3 Mar 2023 104,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,407 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/ 70 R /15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 / 70 R /15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,896 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,774 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,774 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 94,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,554 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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D366 GEN is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D366 GEN, 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 D366 GEN registered?

D366 GEN is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D366 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D366 GEN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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