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D242 EDX

1986 Bentley Mulsanne

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Bentley Mulsanne75,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 EDX
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,352 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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D242 EDX is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D242 EDX, 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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What year was D242 EDX registered?

D242 EDX is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D242 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D242 EDX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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