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B8 JNJ

1988 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JNJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015

Centre Front slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,547 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Front slight play in steering idler

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 65,194 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,753 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 64,747 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 62,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 62,674 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,517 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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B8 JNJ is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B8 JNJ, 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 B8 JNJ?

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What year was B8 JNJ registered?

B8 JNJ is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B8 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JNJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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