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F440 HNM

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 HNM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 98,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 98,542 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 98,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,319 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,843 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,848 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,091 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 79,091 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,026 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 79,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 78,798 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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F440 HNM is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 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 F440 HNM, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F440 HNM registered?

F440 HNM is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F440 HNM safe to buy?

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