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B19 DSC

1985 Bentley Eight

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,763 mi
Last recorded96,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DSC
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring cup! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring cup! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak!

Pass 7 May 2014 96,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,789 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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B19 DSC is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 95,780 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 B19 DSC, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 DSC registered?

B19 DSC is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B19 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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