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A22 SML

1989 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,793 mi
Last recorded93,793 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SML
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 93,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,504 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut no secuing devics (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,067 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,856 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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A22 SML is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A22 SML, 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.

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What year was A22 SML registered?

A22 SML is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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