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BTU 773W

1981 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne104,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 773W
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 82,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2009 82,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 82,665 miles

both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp.engine water 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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BTU 773W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 104,382 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 BTU 773W, 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 45 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTU 773W registered?

BTU 773W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 773W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 773W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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