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H389 BDM

1991 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,167 mi
Last recorded43,167 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 BDM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,288 miles

advise spare wheel bracket rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 40,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,195 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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H389 BDM is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H389 BDM, 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

How do I check the history of H389 BDM?

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What year was H389 BDM registered?

H389 BDM is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H389 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 BDM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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