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SXI 5500

1990 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 5500
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,052 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 80,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 80,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 79,985 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 79,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,562 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 79,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 78,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,650 miles

rear inner brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,646 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,598 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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SXI 5500 is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 77,846 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 SXI 5500, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SXI 5500?

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What year was SXI 5500 registered?

SXI 5500 is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SXI 5500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 5500 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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