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G514 TYR

1989 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,869 mi
Last recorded105,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 TYR
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,869 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,857 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,559 miles

n/s/f top ball joint play

rear suspention arms corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,559 miles

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

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

n/s/f top ball joint play

rear suspention arms corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,382 miles

front brake pad low

n/s/r brake disc

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,249 miles

n/s/f top ball joint play

o/s/f strut damp with oil

Fail 7 Mar 2012 101,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f top ball joint play

o/s/f strut damp with oil

Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,745 miles

front brake pads

handbrake cable condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,858 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake pads low advise inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

front brake pads low

handbrake pads low advise inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,219 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,242 miles

o/s inner lamp lens condition

o/s outer head lamp condition

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on parking brake

slight play offside rear hub

Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

limited reserve travel on parking brake. Advise inspection

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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G514 TYR is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G514 TYR, 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 G514 TYR registered?

G514 TYR is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G514 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 TYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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