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C151 VWP

1986 Bentley Mulsanne

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Bentley Mulsanne75,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 VWP
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 80,017 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,752 miles

Gear box fluid cooler pipes heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension bottles have a slight leak. ( Engine bay. )

Fail 24 May 2019 79,752 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Gear box fluid cooler pipes heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension bottles have a slight leak. ( Engine bay. )

Pass 18 May 2018 79,735 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 79,711 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,351 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,736 miles

both banks exhaust system corroded

rear hydrolastic pipes rusty

rear parking brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 73,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,759 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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C151 VWP is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 75,857 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 C151 VWP, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C151 VWP is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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