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FGH 2X

1988 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 2X
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 73,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 72,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,702 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,593 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,588 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Offside Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,419 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack mount

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,276 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,593 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 65,533 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 65,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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FGH 2X is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FGH 2X, 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.

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What year was FGH 2X registered?

FGH 2X is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is FGH 2X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 2X shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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