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DIB 723

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 723
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,677 miles

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

Steering U.J. bush has movement in it

Pass 10 May 2022 68,510 miles

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,489 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

powersteering rack slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,433 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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DIB 723 is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DIB 723, 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

How do I check the history of DIB 723?

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What year was DIB 723 registered?

DIB 723 is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is DIB 723 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIB 723 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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