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PES 490Y

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,757 mi
Last recorded35,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 490Y
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 35,757 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside heavily coated in sealer coating brake and fuel pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,558 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

underside heavily coated in sealer covering brake pipes brake flexi pipes fuel pipes chassis and floor pan

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,408 miles

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

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

dampness around nearside front suspension sphere

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,408 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

dampness around nearside front suspension sphere

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,349 miles

AIR CON COMPRESSOR SMOKE COMING FROM FREE WHEELING CLUTCH SWITCHED OFF AIR CON

N/S/R OUTER C.V BOOT SPLIT

Fail 20 Jul 2007 32,349 miles

AIR CON COMPRESSOR SMOKE COMING FROM FREE WHEELING CLUTCH SWITCHED OFF AIR CON

N/S/R OUTER C.V BOOT SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,009 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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PES 490Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PES 490Y, 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 PES 490Y registered?

PES 490Y is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PES 490Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 490Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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