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PPC 166W

1981 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,190 mi
Last recorded189,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne104,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 166W
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 189,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f,lower wing corroded

o/s/r lower,inner wing corroded

oil leaks

Fail 30 Jan 2006 189,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 189,189 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f,lower wing corroded

o/s/r,lower,inner wing corroded

oil leaks

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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PPC 166W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 104,382 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 PPC 166W, 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 45 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPC 166W registered?

PPC 166W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is PPC 166W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 166W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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