MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle and suspension covered in underseal
handbrake on limit
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber lower balljoint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil springs corroded
hydraulic fluid residue around cover on offside front floor pan
misting of oil around steering rack
oil leaks from engine
slight play in all wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?
Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C217 FWX is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C217 FWX, 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 C217 FWX registered?
C217 FWX is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 25 September 1985.
Is C217 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C217 FWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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