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C666 TDG

1985 Bentley Eight

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,831 mi
Last recorded63,831 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC666 TDG
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres degrading with age

various rubber compononts under car degrading with age

Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres degrading with age

various rubber compononts under car degrading with age

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing signs of age

both rear axle damper casings slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle damper casings slighly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 63,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres showing signs of age

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing signs of age

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

nearside rear inner cv boot slight weep of grease

various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

nearside rear inner cv boot slight weep of grease

various steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,708 miles

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

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,204 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 62,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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C666 TDG is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C666 TDG, 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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C666 TDG is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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