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VYA 870

1991 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Bentley Mulsanne83,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 870
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,433 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 113,433 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 113,429 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 113,429 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,976 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,414 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 112,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,522 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 111,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,283 miles

O/S/R tyre very poor

Pass 30 Jan 2009 111,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 110,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 110,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 109,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 109,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,597 miles

near side lower rear spring mount starting to rust

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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VYA 870 is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VYA 870, 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

How do I check the history of VYA 870?

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What year was VYA 870 registered?

VYA 870 is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is VYA 870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 870 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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