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J156 CYO

1991 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 CYO
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,451 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,752 miles

very long parking brake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,656 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,656 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,111 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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J156 CYO is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J156 CYO, 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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What year was J156 CYO registered?

J156 CYO is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J156 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J156 CYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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