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B4 GJP

1986 Bentley Eight

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GJP
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,833 miles

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

suspension pipes damp

Pass 26 Jul 2014 125,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,252 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,252 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,173 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 122,394 miles

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

several small chips in screen

Fail 23 May 2011 122,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front no plate surround adrift

front spring shim washers corroded

rear no,plate adrift one end

several small chips in screen

Pass 25 May 2010 120,788 miles

heavely under sealed

wear front disc

wear o/s lower ball joint

Pass 13 May 2009 120,373 miles

all tyre walls cracking slightly

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 120,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2008 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 119,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,967 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 119,682 miles

oil leak

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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B4 GJP is a 1986 Bentley Eight in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 B4 GJP, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 GJP registered?

B4 GJP is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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