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H949 JLB

1991 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 JLB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 73,176 miles

NSF tyre perished

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

OSR tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,176 miles

NSF tyre perished

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

OSR tyre perished

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,532 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,147 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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H949 JLB is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 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 H949 JLB, 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 H949 JLB registered?

H949 JLB is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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