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MOT History from tests of petrol BENTLEY MULSANNEs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:72.00%
(The average a petrol BENTLEY MULSANNE year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:918 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|103
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort43
Headlamp aim out of alignment33
Registration plate lamp issues33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Registration plate issues12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Power steering component|s| leaking power steering rack pinion leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis and shocer absorber |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outa sills both rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking Under wing. |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose |2.1.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative n/s indicator warning on dash not working |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills |2.4.A.3|1
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Centre Steering lock stop insecurely locked |2.2.D.2c|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Power steering pump drive system defective NOISY IN OPERATION |2.3.6|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Inner Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP BROKEN |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension unit |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension unit |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Power steering ram leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Braking system leaking n/s/f wheel arch & rear lower engine areas |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Inner Front Lower Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.3a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1

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