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Bentley Mulsanne MOT Results

81.0% pass rate
from 332 tests in 2021
(28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Bentley Mulsanne is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
        • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Mounting (28 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.60% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Horn
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.60% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Steering component (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 0.60% fail on Other components
      • 0.30% fail on Pump
      • 0.30% fail on Rams
    • 0.90% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.90% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.90% fail on Transmission
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.60% fail on Flexible couplings (25 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.90% fail on Tyres
    • 0.90% fail on Condition
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.60% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
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