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G486 APJ

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,359 mi
Last recorded61,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 APJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 61,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 61,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,307 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 61,307 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,235 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,125 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,115 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking Brake efficiency just passed - service / inspection recommended.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,900 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 60,893 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,047 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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G486 APJ is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G486 APJ, 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 G486 APJ registered?

G486 APJ is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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