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A521 KAJ

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA521 KAJ
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 129,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 128,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall and treads cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 128,347 miles

Rolls royce and Bently workshop manual. Section G13 page G63 ref Brake distribution valves para 2.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 128,266 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fouling chassis

O/s/f tyre tread worn to limit .Inside edge.

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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A521 KAJ is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 89,788 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 A521 KAJ, 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 41 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A521 KAJ registered?

A521 KAJ is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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