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CMS 1S

1985 Bentley Eight

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Eight95,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 1S
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 79,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2018 75,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,874 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 71,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,277 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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CMS 1S is a 1985 Bentley Eight in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CMS 1S, 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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What year was CMS 1S registered?

CMS 1S is a 1985 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is CMS 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 1S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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