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ALK 5

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,773 mi
Last recorded73,773 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 5
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,193 miles

n/s washer blocked

o/s handbrake low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,065 miles

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

n/s washer blocked

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,141 miles

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

passenger washer blocked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,734 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,281 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,004 miles

wiper split

Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,919 miles

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

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

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

wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,470 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,862 miles

front tyres slightly worn edges †rear fuel pipes rusty †rear brake discs faces slightly rusty †front brakes slight distorsion

Fail 10 Jan 2006 57,812 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn inner edges †n/s petrol pipes rusty †front brakes slight distorsion †rear brake discs slightly corroded †

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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ALK 5 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ALK 5, 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 ALK 5 registered?

ALK 5 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is ALK 5 safe to buy?

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