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A217 GBA

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,415 mi
Last recorded58,415 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 GBA
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 58,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake cables in poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

slight leak to hydraulic system

suspension bush,s in poor condition fron & rear

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 58,415 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake cables in poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

suspension bush,s in poor condition fron & rear

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,218 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake cables in poor condition

rear suspension has slight play

Pass 31 May 2013 58,037 miles

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

both rear brake cables in poor condition

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in near side rear suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,519 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,061 miles

Batteries insecure

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r inner sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle underside generally corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Batteries insecure

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r inner sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle underside generally corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,659 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,576 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,787 miles

oil leak

suspension and brake fluid slight leaking around front of engine

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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A217 GBA is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 94,972 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 A217 GBA, 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 43 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A217 GBA registered?

A217 GBA is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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