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D829 DBC

1986 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD829 DBC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,932 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

parking brake pads appear worn low

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,932 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

small crack and water leak from engine block

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,630 miles

o/s/f lower swivel slight lift

parkbrake long travel

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 98,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,613 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Sep 2005 96,550 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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D829 DBC 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 84.6%.

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 D829 DBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D829 DBC registered?

D829 DBC is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 20 August 1986.

Is D829 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D829 DBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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