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D838 JJD

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 JJD
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 127,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 127,045 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,045 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 126,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

body panels corroded

exhaust balance pipe is not fitted

fuel and suspension pipes are rusted

o/s front chassis rail is rusted and weak

o/s front tyre worn to the legal limit

play in the n/s rear hub

rear brake discs are rusted and worn

tyres perished

wheel rims are scored

Pass 3 Aug 2007 125,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyre are perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust balance pipe is not fitted

o/s front tyre is worn to the legal limit

suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,506 miles

all brake discs are worn

o/s front tyre is worn on both edges

oil leak

play in both rear hubs

various brake pipes are rusted

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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D838 JJD is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D838 JJD, 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 D838 JJD registered?

D838 JJD is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D838 JJD safe to buy?

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