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E65 JJN

1988 Bentley Eight

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 JJN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 83,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,970 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,462 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,949 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 62,251 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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E65 JJN is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 E65 JJN, 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 E65 JJN?

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What year was E65 JJN registered?

E65 JJN is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E65 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E65 JJN shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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