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E435 SFX

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE435 SFX
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 65,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,452 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL FOUR BEARINGS REQ ADJUSTMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL FOUR BEARINGS REQ ADJUSTMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 62,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,130 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame dampers are weeping

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,761 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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E435 SFX is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E435 SFX, 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 E435 SFX registered?

E435 SFX is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E435 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E435 SFX shows 22 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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