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PPL 18X

1982 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Bentley Mulsanne108,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 18X
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 142,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 142,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 140,565 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2008 139,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 138,060 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 138,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

HAND BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN †ADVISE CHECK REAR FOOT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ON TEST

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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PPL 18X is a 1982 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 108,927 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 PPL 18X, 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 44 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPL 18X registered?

PPL 18X is a 1982 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 25 May 1982.

Is PPL 18X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 18X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPL 18X have outstanding finance?

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