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H12 FGS

1991 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 FGS
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 92,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,815 miles

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,812 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,803 miles

handbrake has long travel

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,628 miles

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

handbrake long travel

long travel on footbrake

oil leaks

rack damp

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,576 miles

handbrake long

oil leaks

slight play in rear bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,574 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake long

oil leaks

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,470 miles

rack damp/wet

Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,469 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rack damp/wet

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,212 miles

oil leaks

rack damp

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,137 miles

oil leak

rack damp

Fail 14 Dec 2010 88,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak

rack damp

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,851 miles

Oil leak

slight long travel in handbrake lever

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,026 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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H12 FGS is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H12 FGS, 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 35 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 H12 FGS registered?

H12 FGS is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H12 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 FGS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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