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12 JAC

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JAC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 96,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,510 miles

offside outer headlight beam pattern slightly vague.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 91,170 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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12 JAC is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 12 JAC, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 12 JAC?

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What year was 12 JAC registered?

12 JAC is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 12 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JAC 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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