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293 GEW

1991 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Bentley Mulsanne83,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 GEW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 43,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,593 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,569 miles

corrosion showing under side but still solid

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,568 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,480 miles

all four outer tyre walls weathered and cracked

front number plate deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

slight blow to mid section exhaust joints

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four outer tyre walls weathered and cracked

front number plate deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

slight blow to mid section exhaust joints

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,672 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,624 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 41,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Upper Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,524 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 41,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyre side walls starting to perish.

Fail 11 Oct 2005 41,512 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Excessive oil leak at front

Front registration plate fading and will need replacing soon

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

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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293 GEW is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 83,201 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 293 GEW, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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293 GEW is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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