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PCO 1N

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,778 mi
Last recorded84,778 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCO 1N
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,366 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 84,319 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected front caliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2022 84,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 84,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,734 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 2 May 2018 83,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,126 miles

accumulator sphere pressures low

front anti roll bar bushes adrift

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,322 miles

accumulator spheres low in pressure

gas springs low in pressure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 46,061 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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PCO 1N is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 PCO 1N, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCO 1N registered?

PCO 1N is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is PCO 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCO 1N shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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