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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Bentley Eight. Check any Eight by registration number below.

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84.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.5%

vs Bentley Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Bentley Eight — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Eight has an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, which is 7.5 percentage points below the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Eight is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Bentley Eight, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Bentley Eight performs at MOT across different model years.

1992

Based on 73 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1991

Based on 75 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

10.2%

1990

Based on 109 vehicles

71.6%Average
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

14.0%

1989

Based on 108 vehicles

79.6%Good
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

11.9%

1988

Based on 77 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1987

Based on 64 vehicles

70.3%Average
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1986

Based on 59 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1985

Based on 52 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

0

Based on 188 vehicles

81.9%Good
Bentley average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Other Bentley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Bentley models.

Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto

94.6% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gtc

98.9% pass rate

Bentley Arnage

91.9% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt Speed Auto

96.2% pass rate

Bentley Azure

93.4% pass rate

Bentley Mulsanne

93.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Bentley Eight

Bentley Eight — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Eight MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Eight?
The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Eight is 84.8% compared to the Bentley average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Bentley Eight?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Bentley Eight reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, the Bentley Eight is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Bentley Eight?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Bentley Eight?
Typical mileage for the Bentley Eight: 81,637 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Eight to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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