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ALD 1

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

196,458 mi
Last recorded196,458 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALD 1
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 196,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 196,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 195,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 195,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 195,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 195,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 195,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 194,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 193,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 193,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 192,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 190,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 189,756 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 186,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 184,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 181,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 178,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 177,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 174,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 171,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 166,600 miles

engine smokes slightly only on high reves ! † †offside headlamp aim fraction high ! † †c.o level fraction high !

Pass 29 Jul 2005 16,145 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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ALD 1 is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 ALD 1, 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 ALD 1 registered?

ALD 1 is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is ALD 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALD 1 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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