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F277 PUV

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 PUV
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 62,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 61,974 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,410 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 61,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake calliper lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,273 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front blade slightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,033 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight fluid leak from o/s front floor panel

Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,395 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight fluid leak from o/s front floor panel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,590 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,121 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,100 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,321 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,070 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,077 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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F277 PUV is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F277 PUV, 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 F277 PUV registered?

F277 PUV is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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