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SGT 15R

1986 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGT 15R
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,487 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 28 Sep 2012

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,728 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,635 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 14 Sep 2006 46,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 46,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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SGT 15R is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SGT 15R, 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 SGT 15R registered?

SGT 15R is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is SGT 15R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGT 15R shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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