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G871 WHJ

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,877 mi
Last recorded24,877 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 WHJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 24,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 22,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 21,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,718 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,709 miles

both rear tyres showing of age deterioration

Fail 30 Jan 2013 21,703 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear tyre is very worn and cracked front tyres are very worn

power steering noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,771 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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G871 WHJ is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G871 WHJ, 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 G871 WHJ registered?

G871 WHJ is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G871 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G871 WHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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