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E26 HRH

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 HRH
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 78,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,815 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,934 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,924 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,555 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,916 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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E26 HRH is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E26 HRH, 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 E26 HRH registered?

E26 HRH is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is E26 HRH safe to buy?

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