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E20 CAJ

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 CAJ
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,049 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,452 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,987 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake steel pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 57,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Road springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,938 miles

Dampness o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 51,232 miles

slight fluid dampness o/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 4,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mineral oil level warning lamp flickering on no apparent leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,247 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mineral oil level warning lamp flickering on no apparent leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from area of disribution valves

slight leak from from front accumulater area

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,105 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,323 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,859 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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E20 CAJ is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E20 CAJ, 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 E20 CAJ registered?

E20 CAJ is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is E20 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 CAJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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