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C818 XLN

1985 Bentley Eight

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,753 mi
Last recorded19,753 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 XLN
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 19,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 18,980 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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C818 XLN is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C818 XLN, 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 C818 XLN?

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What year was C818 XLN registered?

C818 XLN is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C818 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C818 XLN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C818 XLN have outstanding finance?

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