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A95 DUX

1984 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests25 (11 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate44%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne82,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA95 DUX
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 14 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 104,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.3% emitted 3.5% maximum (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators not working Wing and rear illuminate but don’t flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Doesn’t illuminate (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Requires replacing, already been welded up to a poor standard once (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side 60kg effort (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearly all of them undersealed, unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both short pipes from vehicle to hose slightly kinked, advise replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Advise fixing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,675 miles

Offside handbrake lower reading than n/s, 248 o/s 144

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,675 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside handbrake lower reading than n/s, 248 o/s 144

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,655 miles

all rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,654 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear brake pipes getting rusty

both offside front brake pipes have slight kink

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,634 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,605 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes getting rusty

nearside rear coil spring mount rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2012 104,451 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes getting rusty

nearside rear coil spring mount rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 104,117 miles

nearside rear inner c/v gator split

nearside rear outer c/v gator split

offside inner c/v gator split

offside outer c/v gator split

Fail 17 May 2010 104,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front engine mount split

nearside rear engine mount split

nearside rear inner c/v gator split

nearside rear outer c/v gator split

offside inner c/v gator split

offside outer c/v gator split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,521 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside mirrow damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2008 103,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

offside mirrow is damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,433 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside suspension mounting repaired by welding

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2006 103,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear suspension sprins mounting repaired by welding/plating

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2006 103,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear suspension mounting repaiared by welding / plated

oil leak

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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A95 DUX is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 82,766 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 A95 DUX, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A95 DUX is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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