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C415 XLM

1986 Bentley Eight

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC415 XLM
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,160 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,685 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,685 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,788 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,788 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,526 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

hydraulic suspension fluid all down n/s/f inner wing advise further investigation and rectification if necessary

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,469 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,800 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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C415 XLM is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C415 XLM, 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.

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What year was C415 XLM registered?

C415 XLM is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C415 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C415 XLM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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