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J437 TSG

1991 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,786 mi
Last recorded90,786 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 TSG
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,786 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 90,786 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective rust inside the unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,535 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 79,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,174 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front and rear nearside tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,579 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,413 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 28 Oct 2008 56,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,479 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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J437 TSG is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J437 TSG, 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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J437 TSG is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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