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J100 SCV

1991 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 SCV
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,000 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

dampness around offside rear suspension unit

Pass 30 May 2022 68,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,941 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 68,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 68,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,097 miles

Front exhaust bracket starting to crack

brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrsion

fuel filter showing signs of corrosion

slight oil residue around steering rack area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

nearside rear suspension arm wet

oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,290 miles

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

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

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

Surface rust on chassis / suspension.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,131 miles

All front + rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,327 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,274 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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J100 SCV is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J100 SCV, 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.

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J100 SCV is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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