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DLE 8Y

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,103 mi
Last recorded36,103 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 8Y
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 36,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,151 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,669 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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DLE 8Y is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 DLE 8Y, 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 37 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 DLE 8Y registered?

DLE 8Y is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is DLE 8Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 8Y shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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