CarVerify

Free Car Check

F551 FVF

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 FVF
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,657 miles

Front oil cooler pipe slight weep

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,710 miles

slight oil leak visible from engine (rocker covers)

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,612 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 50,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,470 miles

Braking system leaking pipe going to pump on engine (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,837 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,172 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
Full Bentley Mulsanne reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F551 FVF is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F551 FVF, 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

How do I check the history of F551 FVF?

You can check the full history of F551 FVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F551 FVF registered?

F551 FVF is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F551 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F551 FVF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F551 FVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F551 FVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.