Bentley Eight
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 220 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
220
Model Years
1990 to 1992
Years Covered
3
About the Bentley Eight
The Bentley Eight was MOT tested 220 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1990 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 84,204 miles, while the newest (1992) averages 54,272 miles.
Compared to the Bentley brand average of 94%, the Eight is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bentley models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bentley Eight by Year
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Questions about the Bentley Eight
Is the Bentley Eight reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (1990 to 1992), the Bentley Eight averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 220 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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