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B403 SDF

1985 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 SDF
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 77,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 77,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,591 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension pipe corroded in front of spring

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,591 miles

n/s/r valance corroded

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front free play in steering arm

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front free play in steering arm

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,647 miles

all tyres perished

n/s rear valance corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

n/s rear valance corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 May 2017 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 75,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 73,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,085 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 71,008 miles

Oil leak

Suspension oil light on

Pass 12 May 2011 69,172 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,096 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,504 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 58,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise h/b travel

Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,788 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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B403 SDF is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 B403 SDF, 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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B403 SDF is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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