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Bentley Mulsanne MOT Results

74.8% pass rate
from 405 tests in 2020
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.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.25% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.99% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.49% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.49% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.74% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.49% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.99% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Suspension unit (21 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.25% fail on Levelling valve
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 0.99% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.74% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.99% fail on Seats
      • 0.99% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
    • 0.25% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
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