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J10 MNB

1991 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,813 mi
Last recorded67,813 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 MNB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,813 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear suspension arm corroded

Rear brake pads

Rear hand brake pads

Slight manifold blow

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,476 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 149,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 141,557 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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J10 MNB is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J10 MNB, 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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J10 MNB is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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