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When is the MOT due for E396 EDV?

The MOT for E396 EDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E396 EDV?

The recorded mileage for E396 EDV is 132,651 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E396 EDV ULEZ compliant?

No, E396 EDV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1987 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8L Petrol · E396 EDV

E396 EDV

1987 Bentley Mulsanne (6.8L, petrol). First registered 16/10/1987. Recorded mileage 132,651 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027.

Make & Model: BENTLEY MULSANNE
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 09/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 132,651 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 6.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 132,651 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 6750cc

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E396 EDV Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
132,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Bentley Bentley Mulsanne

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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E396 EDV Mileage History

01/04/2022132,187 mi
05/09/2022132,199 mi+12 mi
01/11/2024132,234 mi+35 mi
11/08/2026132,651 mi+417 mi

Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E396 EDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 05:33

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Bentley Mulsanne (E396 EDV) between April 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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