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D611 CES

1986 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,652 mi
Last recorded42,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD611 CES
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top flexbile hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 42,652 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top flexbile hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,652 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,542 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,879 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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D611 CES is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D611 CES, 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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D611 CES is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D611 CES shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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