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GJZ 7821

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 7821
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,516 miles

Offside WATER IN HEADLAMP UNIT

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,432 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 69,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 65,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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GJZ 7821 is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GJZ 7821, 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 GJZ 7821 registered?

GJZ 7821 is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is GJZ 7821 safe to buy?

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