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G656 UYW

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 UYW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,855 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 115,824 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,105 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,749 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,749 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,082 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,751 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 93,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,909 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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G656 UYW is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G656 UYW, 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 G656 UYW registered?

G656 UYW is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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