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J586 XFS

1992 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Bentley Eight73,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 XFS
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both outer sills corroded.

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,721 miles

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r outer wheel arches

o/s and n/s front coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wheel arch corroded.

offside sill corroded

rear boot panel corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside inner steering track rod.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 70,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wheel arch corroded.

offside sill corroded

rear boot panel corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside inner steering track rod.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions not tested due to engine getting hot.

off side front outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,117 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,441 miles

parking brake 17% only

Fail 6 Dec 2006 54,441 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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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J586 XFS is a 1992 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J586 XFS, 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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J586 XFS is a 1992 Bentley Eight, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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