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B33 FMR

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,153 mi
Last recorded21,153 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 FMR
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 21,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 21,153 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 20,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 20,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 19,625 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking shockabsorber (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,039 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 18,039 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,172 miles

steering has slight free play

steering rack has a mist of oil on it

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,029 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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B33 FMR is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,617 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 B33 FMR, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B33 FMR registered?

B33 FMR is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is B33 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B33 FMR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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