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C274 LOJ

1985 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC274 LOJ
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,852 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2008 117,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear outer sills rusty

o/s/r brake pipes need cliping

Pass 9 Oct 2007 117,567 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 117,567 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bioth front tyres wearing low †both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2006 117,136 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 117,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 116,709 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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C274 LOJ is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C274 LOJ, 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 C274 LOJ registered?

C274 LOJ is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C274 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C274 LOJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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