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J951 XSG

1991 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 XSG
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,839 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,609 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,600 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,337 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,596 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 76,593 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,430 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 71,517 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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J951 XSG is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J951 XSG, 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 J951 XSG registered?

J951 XSG is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J951 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J951 XSG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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