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G489 SGO

1990 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 SGO
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2009 113,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2009 113,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,134 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G489 SGO is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G489 SGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G489 SGO?

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What year was G489 SGO registered?

G489 SGO is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G489 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 SGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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