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D547 APB

1987 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 APB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fuel pipe perished

Fail 5 Nov 2024 84,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,222 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Rack/Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear handbrake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,314 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear handbrake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,001 miles

Spare tyre defective flat & nail in tread ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 82,001 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective flat & nail in tread ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,893 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,891 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,554 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,465 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 72,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 70,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 65,742 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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D547 APB is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 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 D547 APB, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D547 APB registered?

D547 APB is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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