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SIW 1203

1983 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne94,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1203
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,255 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 106,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,411 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 104,187 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 104,187 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SIW 1203 is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne in Red 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 SIW 1203, 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 SIW 1203 registered?

SIW 1203 is a 1983 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is SIW 1203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1203 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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