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399 VPU

1986 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Bentley Mulsanne75,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration399 VPU
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 88,015 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear far rear inner sills are badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,887 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,839 miles

Offside Front cracks in tyre

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front cracks in tyre

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,814 miles

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

splits in wiper blades

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

splits in wiper blades

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,652 miles

cracks in o/s front & both rear tyres

long parking brake travel

o/s rear brake is sticking slightly

Fail 24 Dec 2014 87,652 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks in o/s front & both rear tyres

long parking brake travel

o/s rear brake is sticking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,000 miles

slight movement in steering system

Fail 11 Oct 2010 85,000 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

slight movement in steering system

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,118 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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399 VPU is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 75,857 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 399 VPU, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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399 VPU is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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