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K226 PHG

1992 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Bentley Eight73,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 PHG
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 55,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,922 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter/pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,617 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2010 50,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2009 48,647 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,690 miles

near side and offside rear brake discs showing signs of corossion

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,956 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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K226 PHG is a 1992 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 K226 PHG, 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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What year was K226 PHG registered?

K226 PHG is a 1992 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K226 PHG safe to buy?

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