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C217 FWX

1985 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC217 FWX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 46,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,751 miles

handbrake on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,448 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,369 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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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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