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G696 VUV

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

48,574 mi
Last recorded48,574 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 VUV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,361 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 14,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 14,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 13,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 8,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,335 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around steering ruck pipes connections (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 8,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 8,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 8,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,204 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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G696 VUV is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G696 VUV, 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

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What year was G696 VUV registered?

G696 VUV is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G696 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G696 VUV shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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