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A9 XTJ

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XTJ
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 104,641 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

N/S/REAR SEAT BELT STICKING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 101,657 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,715 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,080 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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A9 XTJ is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 77,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 XTJ, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 XTJ registered?

A9 XTJ is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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