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DAZ 2609

1991 Bentley Eight

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,145 mi
Last recorded106,145 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 2609
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 106,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake just made requirements

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,125 miles

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

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

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

hand brake just made efficiency

Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,009 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,277 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 85,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,947 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,529 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 82,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 82,541 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2016 82,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion around n/s/r spring cup

front discs slightly worn

slight play / movement in front suspension

Pass 23 May 2015 81,800 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped / worn

slight play / movement in n/s/f steering / suspension

Pass 24 May 2014 81,388 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure /loose

front brake discs slightly lipped /worn

slight play / movement in n/s/f steering / suspension

Pass 25 May 2013 80,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 78,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 72,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,009 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 68,992 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 67,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 65,079 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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DAZ 2609 is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 DAZ 2609, 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 35 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 DAZ 2609 registered?

DAZ 2609 is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 January 1991.

Is DAZ 2609 safe to buy?

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