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Bentley Eight

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 6,750 cc

7858 TFMOT history

7858 TF is a blue petrol Bentley Eight first used on 1 Oct 1987. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
124,924 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7858 TF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Eight
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Oct 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

7858 TF was last recorded at 124,924 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2012: 120,654 miles, lower than 124,590 miles on 4 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,732 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,924 miles
  • 2024 – 124,732 miles
  • 2023 – 124,605 miles
  • 2022 – 124,303 miles
  • 2020 – 123,927 miles
  • 2019 – 122,266 miles
  • 2018 – 121,171 miles
  • 2016 – 121,048 miles
  • 2015 – 121,003 miles
  • 2014 – 120,787 miles
  • 2012 – 120,654 miles
  • 2011 – 124,590 miles
  • 2010 – 119,922 miles
  • 2009 – 118,538 miles
  • 2008 – 117,986 miles
  • 2006 – 117,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,924 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,924 miles (+192)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,924 miles
    Test number
    450212666578
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,732 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,732 miles
    Test number
    929312224662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,692 miles (+87)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    100534651939
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,605 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    281879575152
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,303 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    372427962662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,927 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,927 miles
    Test number
    768509052806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass122,266 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    710399282061
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive around power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and side to side on the nearside front wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,171 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    690828953415
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker slight weep

  9. Pass121,048 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,048 miles
    Test number
    672953899468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    496077685178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail121,003 miles (+216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    398907685104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass120,787 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    739068984020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,654 miles (-3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,654 miles
    Test number
    445779322126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass124,590 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,590 miles
    Test number
    456834221180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,458 miles (+536)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,458 miles
    Test number
    236253821172
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass119,922 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    690913600194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,920 miles (+1,382)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    453832800106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass118,538 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,538 miles
    Test number
    854888769067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,986 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    972063808069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    844622256337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7858 TF

What vehicle is registration 7858 TF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7858 TF on a blue petrol Bentley Eight first used on 1 Oct 1987. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7858 TF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7858 TF expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7858 TF?
The MOT on 7858 TF expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7858 TF done?
7858 TF was recorded at 124,924 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 381 miles a year.
Has 7858 TF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7858 TF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 7858 TF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7858 TF find?
7858 TF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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