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FFA 744Y

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,526 mi
Last recorded130,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 744Y
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body underside slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 130,526 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body underside slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,527 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

leak from engine/gearbox

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 130,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

engine/gearbox leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2015 130,526 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall is slightly perished

Nearside door mirror glass is missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 130,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,300 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 129,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front offside rear and n earside front tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2007 127,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 127,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 126,078 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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FFA 744Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 94,972 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 FFA 744Y, 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 43 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFA 744Y registered?

FFA 744Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 9 February 1983.

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