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J259 PFH

1991 Bentley Eight

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 PFH
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 19,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 18,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 17,015 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 17,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,858 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 5 Dec 2016 15,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,379 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 15,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 15,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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J259 PFH is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J259 PFH, 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 J259 PFH registered?

J259 PFH is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J259 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J259 PFH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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