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J405 PNB

1991 Bentley Eight

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 PNB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,171 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,071 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,978 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and cracking on outer shoulder

offside rear shock leaking slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 77,880 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,634 miles

Both front tyres perished and surface splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,438 miles

offside front and rear tyres cracked and split on their outer shoulders

Fail 4 Sep 2010 77,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,289 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,286 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2008 76,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 76,959 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 76,763 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 76,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J405 PNB is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J405 PNB, 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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J405 PNB is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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