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C888 BYL

1985 Bentley Eight

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,906 mi
Last recorded192,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 BYL
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 192,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 192,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 192,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 192,139 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 191,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 185,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight general surface corrosion o/s/r + n/s/r outer valance

slight movement n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2009 183,705 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 183,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 180,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 180,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 176,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 171,101 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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C888 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C888 BYL, 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

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What year was C888 BYL registered?

C888 BYL is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C888 BYL safe to buy?

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