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GBZ 8806

1989 Bentley Flying Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 8806
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2023 159,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 157,065 miles

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2018 148,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2017 145,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,086 miles

all four tyres have slight cracks in outer sidewalls

Fail 24 Nov 2016 145,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres have slight cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2016 144,762 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft, inner shaft Bolt missing

Fail 18 May 2016 144,760 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft, inner shaft Bolt missing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 144,136 miles

front brake balance

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jul 2014 143,735 miles

bad oil leak on engine

both rear tyres splitting between treads BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

fluctuation on rear brakes

performance o/s handbrake

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 143,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad oil leak on engine

both rear tyres splitting between treads BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

fluctuation on rear brakes

performance o/s handbrake

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,075 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 143,258 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,468 miles

repair to n/s/r spring mounting

Fail 1 Dec 2011 142,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

brake warning light illumination during braking

o/s/f headlamp at upper limits

play in steering rack

wear and cracking on front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 141,256 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 141,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 140,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 140,571 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 140,543 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 140,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 140,381 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 140,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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GBZ 8806 is a 1989 Bentley Flying Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Bentley Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBZ 8806, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBZ 8806 is a 1989 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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