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E842 PFR

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE842 PFR
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 116,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 114,622 miles

General corrosion all around underneath

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2024 113,306 miles

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,396 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 109,754 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion evidence on underneath all around and rear wheel arches

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 109,754 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion evidence on underneath all around and rear wheel arches

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 107,164 miles

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

General corrosion evident on underside and rear wheel arches

Pass 30 May 2020 107,107 miles

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

General corrosion evident on underside and rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,398 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Rear Lower Body corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lens has damage

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 103,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner lens has damage

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,613 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Where pipes meet the rack (2.3.3b)

Strong smell of petrol coming from vehicle when stood underneath

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,253 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,251 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 76,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E842 PFR is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E842 PFR, 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 E842 PFR registered?

E842 PFR is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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