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J125 GDM

1992 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

212,277 mi
Last recorded212,277 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Bentley Eight73,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 GDM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 212,277 miles

All 4 tyres perrished

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel pipe is corroded

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

under seal used under neath vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2016 212,277 miles

All 4 tyres perrished

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel pipe is corroded

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

under seal used under neath vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2012 211,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perrished

Fail 10 Aug 2012 211,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 211,446 miles

All tyres perished.

Engine oil leak.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 211,423 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres perished.

Engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 211,414 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 210,873 miles

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

hand brake will need attension

o/s/f tyrew cracked

oil leak

steering gaiter perished

steering rack slight movement n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Apr 2009 209,508 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 209,484 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 15 Apr 2008 208,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 208,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Wiper motor not secure on mountings.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 202,577 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 202,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush VERY POOR! Slight play in nearside top balljoint.OIL LEAKS!!!!

Pass 1 Apr 2006 191,774 miles

engine oil leaks

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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J125 GDM is a 1992 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1992 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 73,940 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 J125 GDM, 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 34 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J125 GDM registered?

J125 GDM is a 1992 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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