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G509 PWT

1990 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 PWT
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 124,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,194 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 116,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 7 Apr 2009 104,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,347 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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G509 PWT is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G509 PWT, 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 G509 PWT registered?

G509 PWT is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is G509 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G509 PWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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