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D443 MEA

1987 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Mulsanne111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD443 MEA
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Underside of vehical has corrosion all round

Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,063 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 127,635 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,115 miles

Front exhaust silencer is slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 May 2018 125,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,072 miles

Please note: Front exhaust section slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 125,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 125,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 124,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 124,257 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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D443 MEA is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D443 MEA, 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 D443 MEA registered?

D443 MEA is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D443 MEA safe to buy?

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