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B659 AHX

1985 Bentley Eight

Brown Petrol 5750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB659 AHX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,089 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 103,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect has wrong registration number fitted to rear (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

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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B659 AHX is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Brown with a 5,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B659 AHX, 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 B659 AHX registered?

B659 AHX is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B659 AHX safe to buy?

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