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G78 GCW

1989 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,459 mi
Last recorded13,459 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 GCW
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 13,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 13,459 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 13,272 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 12,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 12,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 12,958 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 12,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 12,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 12,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 12,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 11,469 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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G78 GCW is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G78 GCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G78 GCW registered?

G78 GCW is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G78 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G78 GCW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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