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F239 RKX

1989 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

3,954 mi
Last recorded3,954 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Eight81,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 RKX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 3,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 3,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 3,136 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 1,494 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from pinion shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 92,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,108 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,269 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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F239 RKX is a 1989 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 F239 RKX, 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 F239 RKX registered?

F239 RKX is a 1989 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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