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B761 NSX

1985 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 NSX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 130,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 128,206 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 128,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 127,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,053 miles

emission level sight high

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,442 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,876 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,931 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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B761 NSX is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B761 NSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B761 NSX registered?

B761 NSX is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B761 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B761 NSX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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