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G505 LAK

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 LAK
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,579 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 38,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,657 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear handbrake cable not correctly fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,656 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear handbrake cable not correctly fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,011 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 37,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,914 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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G505 LAK is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,587 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 G505 LAK, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G505 LAK registered?

G505 LAK is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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