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1243 JG

1990 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1243 JG
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 117,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,433 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 115,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,667 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 114,667 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 112,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 111,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 109,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 108,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 107,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 105,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 104,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 101,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,003 miles

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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1243 JG is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 77,846 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 1243 JG, 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 36 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 1243 JG registered?

1243 JG is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is 1243 JG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1243 JG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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