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J157 CUC

1991 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Bentley Mulsanne83,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 CUC
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,780 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,491 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,232 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,575 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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J157 CUC is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J157 CUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J157 CUC registered?

J157 CUC is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 10 September 1991.

Is J157 CUC safe to buy?

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