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Bentley Eight

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 6,750 cc

D1 YCHMOT history

D1 YCH is a blue petrol Bentley Eight first used on 19 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,532 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 YCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Eight
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
19 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 YCH was last recorded at 170,532 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,184 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,532 miles
  • 2025 – 170,184 miles
  • 2024 – 169,979 miles
  • 2023 – 169,919 miles
  • 2022 – 169,668 miles
  • 2021 – 169,173 miles
  • 2020 – 168,650 miles
  • 2018 – 167,666 miles
  • 2017 – 167,442 miles
  • 2015 – 166,757 miles
  • 2014 – 166,207 miles
  • 2013 – 165,645 miles
  • 2012 – 165,014 miles
  • 2011 – 164,265 miles
  • 2010 – 163,689 miles
  • 2009 – 162,423 miles
  • 2008 – 161,520 miles
  • 2007 – 160,310 miles
  • 2006 – 157,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,532 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,532 miles
    Test number
    271503776415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass170,184 miles (+205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,184 miles
    Test number
    120429741507
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bush perished
  3. Pass169,979 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,979 miles
    Test number
    811589616621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,919 miles (+251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,919 miles
    Test number
    961275563251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass169,668 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,668 miles
    Test number
    798656077478
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail169,653 miles (+480)4 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,653 miles
    Test number
    358629270039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass169,173 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,173 miles
    Test number
    110342985399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass168,650 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,650 miles
    Test number
    722233988578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,649 miles (+983)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,649 miles
    Test number
    414960076735
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  10. Pass167,666 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,666 miles
    Test number
    280129363653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch badly corroded but too far way from any prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  11. Fail167,666 miles (+224)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,666 miles
    Test number
    734236447293
    • FailureCentral Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch badly corroded but too far way from any prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Pass167,442 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    167,442 miles
    Test number
    595855621491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,757 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    166,757 miles
    Test number
    146340015268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,207 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,207 miles
    Test number
    518191394142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,645 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    195339873121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,014 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    165,014 miles
    Test number
    417347062176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,265 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    164,265 miles
    Test number
    256579551470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,689 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    163,689 miles
    Test number
    101334510262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,670 miles (+1,247)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,670 miles
    Test number
    510370180153
    • FailureNearside Front Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass162,423 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    162,423 miles
    Test number
    591444899025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,520 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    161,520 miles
    Test number
    332989388085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass160,310 miles (+2,892)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    160,310 miles
    Test number
    880899177023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split
  23. Pass157,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    157,418 miles
    Test number
    942535296090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 YCH

Does D1 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 YCH is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 YCH?
The MOT on D1 YCH is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 YCH done?
D1 YCH was recorded at 170,532 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 657 miles a year.
Has D1 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 YCH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on D1 YCH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on D1 YCH find?
D1 YCH passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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