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C541 BNX

1986 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,620 mi
Last recorded149,620 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Bentley Eight90,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 BNX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 149,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 149,620 miles

Both sides under sills are corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe is corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 149,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 149,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear calipers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,758 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component leaking pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 144,556 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,195 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 139,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,382 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 129,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 121,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 120,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on rack rubbers

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 120,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 119,168 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 119,168 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

had a repair on both outer sills

had a repair on rear supspension mounting lower coil bothside

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 114,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 114,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 114,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2006 114,591 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s exhaust system is leaking

oiil leak †

Pass 13 Oct 2005 114,138 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 114,138 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C541 BNX is a 1986 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C541 BNX, 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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C541 BNX is a 1986 Bentley Eight, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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