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BCZ 39

1985 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 39
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play in steering mechanism

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,662 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering mechanism.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,599 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,519 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,372 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension components.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 20 May 2010 95,354 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 94,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,207 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 93,124 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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BCZ 39 is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BCZ 39, 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 BCZ 39 registered?

BCZ 39 is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is BCZ 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 39 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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