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BEN 231N

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 231N
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 80,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 77,774 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 75,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,839 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 74,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 74,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 74,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,764 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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BEN 231N is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BEN 231N, 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.

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What year was BEN 231N registered?

BEN 231N is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is BEN 231N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 231N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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