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H254 PRX

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 PRX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,266 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,917 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,917 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,837 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,296 miles

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

NSF OSF OSR tyres cracking in outer sidewall areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,296 miles

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

NSF OSF OSR tyres cracking in outer sidewall areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,508 miles

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,856 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 80,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 77,824 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 75,003 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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H254 PRX is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H254 PRX, 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 H254 PRX registered?

H254 PRX is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H254 PRX safe to buy?

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