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A14 GJW

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GJW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,500 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt needs replaced

oil leak at front engine

oil leak at gearbox

plate bulb dull n/s

Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt needs replaced

oil leak at front engine

oil leak at gearbox

plate bulb dull n/s

Pass 21 May 2014 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframe bushes worn

offside rear and both front tyres are age cracked

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 119,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframe bushes worn

offside rear and both front tyres are age cracked

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 119,397 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 119,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 119,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 14 May 2012 119,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 118,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,140 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 114,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 113,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 110,556 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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A14 GJW is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 GJW, 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.

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A14 GJW is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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