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C406 LFF

1985 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 LFF
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 123,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 123,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 123,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 121,616 miles

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded and holled but sills are not part of strutcher

Fail 13 Apr 2013 121,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded and holled but sills are not part of strutcher

Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 121,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 121,603 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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C406 LFF is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C406 LFF, 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 C406 LFF registered?

C406 LFF is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C406 LFF safe to buy?

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