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C506 VNP

1985 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,347 mi
Last recorded155,347 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 VNP
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 155,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheelbearing slight wear

o/s-n/s rear cv gaiters deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2016 155,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheelbearing slight wear

o/s-n/s rear cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2015 155,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 155,099 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS SPLIT.

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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C506 VNP is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C506 VNP, 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 C506 VNP registered?

C506 VNP is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C506 VNP safe to buy?

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