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G11 WGS

1990 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 WGS
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) At rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamps broken minor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Quarter valance corroded and filled with foam (not structural)

Wipers not parking

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,571 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,258 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,707 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,706 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,339 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 85,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement LINKAGE SIEZED (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only PARK BRAKE PEDAL NOT LOCKING (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING BROKEN

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,233 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 80,188 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Engine oily

Front spheres damp but no leaks

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,507 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2008 79,505 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

evidence of OLD brake fluid leak on n/s/r caliper

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,323 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G11 WGS is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 77,846 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 G11 WGS, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G11 WGS registered?

G11 WGS is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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