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C26 BYX

1985 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 BYX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 43,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 43,751 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,751 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,519 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,519 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,494 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,306 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front exhaust rusty both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,816 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,411 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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C26 BYX is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C26 BYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C26 BYX registered?

C26 BYX is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C26 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 BYX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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