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HM 54

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,025 mi
Last recorded11,025 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM 54
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 11,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 10,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 10,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 10,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 10,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,449 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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HM 54 is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HM 54, 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

How do I check the history of HM 54?

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What year was HM 54 registered?

HM 54 is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is HM 54 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM 54 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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