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E245 FRA

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 FRA
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,210 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play within steering rack assembly

Fail 9 Sep 2009 78,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play within steering rack assembly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 75,137 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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E245 FRA is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 77,370 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 E245 FRA, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E245 FRA registered?

E245 FRA is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 8 May 1988.

Is E245 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 FRA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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