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G111 XDE

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,852 mi
Last recorded9,852 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 XDE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 9,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 9,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,229 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 9,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component leaking power steering reservoir leaking onto exhaust manifold (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 8,887 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 8,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,768 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 8,763 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,191 miles

slight corrosion rear disc edges

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 8,191 miles

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

slight corrosion rear disc edges

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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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G111 XDE is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G111 XDE, 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 G111 XDE registered?

G111 XDE is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G111 XDE safe to buy?

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