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Bentley MULSANNE - 2011

128.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2011 is 274.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley MULSANNE, model year 2011. Sample size: 124 cars, 284 tests and 365 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 124 cars

The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 129 defects per 100 vehicles versus 271. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories such as Brakes and Visibility, with defect rates well below the average. However, while the model shows strong performance in several areas, it does not have any significant standout issues or high failure categories. The defect rate tends to increase with vehicle mileage, particularly for cars driven over 124,000 miles, aligning with general trends seen across the yearly data.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 124 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 53.9% better
50.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 19.6% better
12.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.8 / 100 tests
  • Steering box: leaking oil
Visibility
▲ 83.5% better
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 93.9% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.1% better
181.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 82.4% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.8 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 433 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
Steering box: leaking oil
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6

Serious faults (Top 10)

Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1