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D3 VJW

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 VJW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 94,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 93,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 93,116 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 93,116 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 92,815 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 92,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,748 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outa sills both rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis and shocer absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,175 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 28 Mar 2008 91,869 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 28 Mar 2007 91,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,530 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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D3 VJW is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,587 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 D3 VJW, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D3 VJW registered?

D3 VJW is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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