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E600 LYH

1987 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,302 mi
Last recorded161,302 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 LYH
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 161,302 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,157 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 161,157 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 160,976 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuel pump wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 160,960 miles

Front slight suspension fluid leak (green fluid)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 160,956 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 160,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all rubber bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,648 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rubber bushes worn n perished

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2018 160,388 miles

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

slight blow from manifold

underneath vehicle undercoated

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2018 160,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight play from maifold

under vehicle heavily undercoated

various oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 160,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 160,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 159,961 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 159,701 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 159,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 159,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 158,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 158,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 157,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 157,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 156,877 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 156,877 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E600 LYH is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E600 LYH, 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.

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E600 LYH is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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