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FFV 801Y

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,572 mi
Last recorded45,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 801Y
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,548 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn complaint mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,191 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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FFV 801Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFV 801Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFV 801Y registered?

FFV 801Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is FFV 801Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 801Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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