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F118 JKH

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 JKH
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both front and rear floors

corrosion to both inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner wings and back panel

Fail 28 Jun 2013 111,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both front and rear floors

corrosion to both inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner wings and back panel

Pass 23 May 2012 111,359 miles

nearside gearbox sub-frame mount to body poor

nearside rear inner sill panel becomming corrodded

parking brake could be better

some brake pipes becomming corrodded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,694 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 107,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 107,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 107,730 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drive shaft rubber torn showing cord

nearside rear suspension sweating around joint

Fail 28 Oct 2009 107,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front/rear brake discs corroded/worn. brake pipes to front flex corroded. nsr shock absorber weaping fluid. corrosion to floor/sill both sides.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,753 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front and rear subframe bushes worn

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspect fluid leak from nearside rear suspension componant

boot catch faulty

Fail 26 Nov 2008 106,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front and rear subframe bushes worn

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspect fluid leak from nearside rear suspension componant

boot catch faulty

Fail 19 Nov 2008 106,684 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both inner sill sections corroded and weak

front/rear brake discs corroded

n/s wiper arm repaired

n/s/r shock absorber appears to be leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2007 104,886 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,478 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 99,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,884 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F118 JKH is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F118 JKH, 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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F118 JKH is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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