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D74 ATF

1986 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD74 ATF
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,366 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,315 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 81,137 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 70,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 64,572 miles

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

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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D74 ATF is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 D74 ATF, 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 D74 ATF registered?

D74 ATF is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D74 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D74 ATF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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