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SMC 4M

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMC 4M
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,982 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,847 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 60,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,318 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,637 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 53,637 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from mid to rear joints

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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SMC 4M is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SMC 4M, 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 SMC 4M registered?

SMC 4M is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is SMC 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMC 4M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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