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A24 GHW

1988 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 GHW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 52,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 52,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,710 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,909 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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A24 GHW is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 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 A24 GHW, 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 38 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 A24 GHW?

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What year was A24 GHW registered?

A24 GHW is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is A24 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 GHW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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