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D861 YCH

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD861 YCH
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,331 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,547 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,182 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 132,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,643 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D861 YCH is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 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 D861 YCH, 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 39 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 D861 YCH registered?

D861 YCH is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D861 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D861 YCH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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