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D715 RCY

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 RCY
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,540 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside suspension appears to be slightly low

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 144,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 144,504 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 142,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres starting to perish in tread and side walls

slight corosion on all brake pipes

slight wear in offside and nearside front and rear suspension bushes

slight wear in offside and nearside steering rod ends

Fail 19 May 2010 142,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres starting to perish in tread and side walls

slight corosion on brake pipes

slight wear in offside and nearside front and rear suspension bushes

slight wear in offside and nearside steering rod ends

Pass 18 May 2009 142,063 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 142,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 141,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 141,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 141,572 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 141,491 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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D715 RCY is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D715 RCY, 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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D715 RCY is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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