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JLW 20

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 20
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,953 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 85,953 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,948 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,731 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noisy engine auxillary

Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,645 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noisy engine auxillary

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,549 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,549 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

oil leaks from both engine rocker covers

prop shaft rubber worn

water pump leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,514 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,514 miles

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,729 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,413 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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JLW 20 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JLW 20, 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 JLW 20 registered?

JLW 20 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is JLW 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLW 20 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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