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B8 XPM

1989 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,135 mi
Last recorded93,135 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XPM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,891 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight misting (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,059 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 82,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,062 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 82,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007
Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,502 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 XPM is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B8 XPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 XPM registered?

B8 XPM is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B8 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 XPM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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