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B8 VGP

1984 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Bentley Eight98,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VGP
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,727 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 71,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,840 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,758 miles

All tyres perished in tread

mineral oil leak

suspension componants corroded

suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,401 miles

hydraulic mineral oil leak but not excessive

mineral oil level on minimum

nearside and offside rear tyres perished in an area

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,046 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake inner pads worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,595 miles

hydraulic powering steering sphere has a slight leak

Pass 14 May 2016 66,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 66,451 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 64,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 63,489 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 2 May 2012 63,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 May 2011 62,323 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 May 2010 61,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,219 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 56,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,023 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 VGP is a 1984 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,867 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 VGP, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 VGP registered?

B8 VGP is a 1984 Bentley Eight, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B8 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VGP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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