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F322 OPM

1989 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,212 mi
Last recorded133,212 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF322 OPM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 133,212 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 132,746 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 131,788 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 128,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 128,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 120,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 120,130 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 118,868 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake clipier damp.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 91,695 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 5 Oct 2005 76,707 miles

parking brake low

washers low

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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F322 OPM is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F322 OPM, 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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F322 OPM is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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