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NIJ 4264

1988 Bentley Eight

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

121,117 mi
Last recorded121,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Eight85,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 4264
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,117 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2025 120,637 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,475 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 120,211 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 119,568 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,942 miles

slight play in n/s steering linkage

welding repairs to both rear coil spring lower mounting.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 116,873 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 116,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,882 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 114,882 miles

registration plate incorrect Both number plates old style black and white (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,964 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 110,964 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 110,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 108,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,405 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 105,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 103,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f lower wing

engine oil leak

front pads low

n/s headlamp lens cracked

oil leaked on to o/s/f lower arm rear bush

play in rack

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,195 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 103,194 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leaking from frount of engine

Fail 29 Feb 2008 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaking fornt engine

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,547 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 101,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,953 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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NIJ 4264 is a 1988 Bentley Eight in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,258 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 NIJ 4264, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NIJ 4264 is a 1988 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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