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C509 DDE

1985 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC509 DDE
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,413 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front nearside & offside brake caliper pippes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met, no locks out

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,180 miles

O/S wash jet parcial working

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,147 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,766 miles

offside rear bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,992 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,787 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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C509 DDE is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C509 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C509 DDE?

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What year was C509 DDE registered?

C509 DDE is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 10 August 1985.

Is C509 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C509 DDE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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