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F197 SUU

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 SUU
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,237 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,462 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,461 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,157 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front dim dip not working with ignition switched on

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 52,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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F197 SUU is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F197 SUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F197 SUU registered?

F197 SUU is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is F197 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F197 SUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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