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FUR 11

1991 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,809 mi
Last recorded27,809 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUR 11
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 27,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 27,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just met requirments

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake just met requirments

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

park brake just met requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,844 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2016 26,625 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine burning oil

general underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,783 miles

Oil leak

dampness at steering rack

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

dampness at steering rack

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

discs corroded & worn

front tyres wearing on edges

general under side corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long travel on park brake

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,515 miles

Oil leak

damp around n/s top suspension area

engine burning oil

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

damp around n/s top suspension area

engine burning oil

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,467 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,041 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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FUR 11 is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 FUR 11, 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 35 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 FUR 11 registered?

FUR 11 is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is FUR 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUR 11 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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