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C241 SRB

1986 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,571 mi
Last recorded161,571 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 SRB
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 161,571 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 161,571 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 160,472 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 160,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 159,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake effort close to minimum

Pass 26 Apr 2007 159,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake effort close to minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2006 158,607 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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C241 SRB is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C241 SRB, 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

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What year was C241 SRB registered?

C241 SRB is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C241 SRB safe to buy?

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