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H404 YYV

1991 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,695 mi
Last recorded63,695 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH404 YYV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 63,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 59,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,644 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,467 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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H404 YYV is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 H404 YYV, 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 H404 YYV?

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What year was H404 YYV registered?

H404 YYV is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H404 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H404 YYV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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