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C856 XLM

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 XLM
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 96,680 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 96,587 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

all tyres slight perished

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

both rear suspension valves damp

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak/hydraulic leak

Pass 9 May 2017 96,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished

front brake pipes corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,503 miles

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

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

all four has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 94,216 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,216 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,920 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2009 92,916 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,516 miles

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

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

power steering has slight leak

some somoke emitted from right bank on fast idle clearing quickly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 90,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,237 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2006 90,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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C856 XLM is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C856 XLM, 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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C856 XLM is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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