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C18 MRJ

1985 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,117 mi
Last recorded56,117 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MRJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,117 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,886 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,844 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,660 miles

rear suspension lowered/still damps sufficently

Fail 20 May 2010 54,646 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

dent in nsf chassis engine bay

rear suspension lowered/still damps sufficently

Pass 1 May 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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C18 MRJ is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C18 MRJ, 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 C18 MRJ registered?

C18 MRJ is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C18 MRJ safe to buy?

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