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E899 JYY

1987 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Bentley Mulsanne111,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 JYY
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres in old/poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres in old/poor condition

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,985 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 73,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,949 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,234 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 73,234 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,288 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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E899 JYY is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 111,164 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 E899 JYY, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E899 JYY registered?

E899 JYY is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E899 JYY safe to buy?

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