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718 FUW

1980 Bentley Mulsanne

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,561 mi
Last recorded164,561 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration718 FUW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 164,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

sills and underside showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 164,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

offside front tyre wall split not to cord 235 70 15

underchassis slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2013 164,526 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

vehicle dry under

Pass 16 Jan 2012 164,520 miles

both sides front and off side rear tyres slight cracking to thread

both sides wipers wearing

exhaust corroding

near side front flexi cracking

slight oil leak to engine and tramission

Fail 14 Jan 2012 164,519 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front flexi cracking

exhaust corroding

both sides front and off side rear tyres slight cracking to thread

both sides wipers wearing

slight oil leak to engine and tramission

Pass 24 Aug 2006 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Aug 2006 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s r seat belt slow to retract

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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718 FUW is a 1980 Bentley Mulsanne in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 718 FUW, 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 46 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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718 FUW is a 1980 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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