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C160 CES

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 CES
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 102,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 100,416 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,590 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,833 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 93,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 92,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 90,428 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,523 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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C160 CES is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 90,734 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 C160 CES, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C160 CES?

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What year was C160 CES registered?

C160 CES is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C160 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 CES shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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