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105 DXU

1981 Bentley Mulsanne

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,798 mi
Last recorded64,798 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne104,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration105 DXU
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,798 miles

All 4 Tyres Walls showing signs of cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,798 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

All 4 Tyres Walls showing signs of cracking

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,778 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 63,750 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,485 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,478 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,797 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Mulsanne?

Based on 15,955 MOT tests across 1,697 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,137
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 628
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
position lamp(s) not working 113
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105 DXU is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 104,382 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 Mulsanne fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 628 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 105 DXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Mulsanne typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 105 DXU registered?

105 DXU is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 24 November 1981.

Is 105 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 105 DXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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