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C502 FWX

1985 Bentley Eight

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 FWX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 132,016 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 132,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2006 116,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 116,305 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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C502 FWX is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C502 FWX, 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 C502 FWX registered?

C502 FWX is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C502 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C502 FWX shows 4 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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