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D101 TAL

1987 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,455 mi
Last recorded143,455 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Bentley Mulsanne111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 TAL
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Pipes Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Waxoyled preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2024 143,455 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Pipes Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Waxoyled preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2023 143,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Pipes Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 - Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 143,455 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,455 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 143,455 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 143,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 143,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 142,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 142,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 142,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,796 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 141,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 141,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 140,427 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 139,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 139,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 138,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

water leak from rad

Pass 7 Jul 2006 137,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 137,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 136,168 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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D101 TAL is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 111,164 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 D101 TAL, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D101 TAL registered?

D101 TAL is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D101 TAL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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