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CPE 679Y

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 679Y
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 171,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 171,119 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 169,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 169,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 168,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 168,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 165,513 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 165,512 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 161,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 157,653 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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CPE 679Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 94,972 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 CPE 679Y, 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 43 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPE 679Y registered?

CPE 679Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is CPE 679Y safe to buy?

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