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VPR 541

1990 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,493 mi
Last recorded66,493 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Eight77,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 541
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,493 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,444 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 66,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,076 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,065 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,870 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,638 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,992 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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VPR 541 is a 1990 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VPR 541, 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

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What year was VPR 541 registered?

VPR 541 is a 1990 Bentley Eight, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is VPR 541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPR 541 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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