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E840 XRH

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,636 mi
Last recorded67,636 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 XRH
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 67,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure 2 bolts on n/s of rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,429 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2022 62,419 miles

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

under heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2021 62,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,894 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,968 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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E840 XRH is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E840 XRH, 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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E840 XRH is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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