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XIG 5480

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 5480
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 115,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,055 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 105,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,365 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 102,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 101,116 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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XIG 5480 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 XIG 5480, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XIG 5480?

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What year was XIG 5480 registered?

XIG 5480 is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is XIG 5480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIG 5480 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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