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Bentley MULSANNE - 2014

31.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley MULSANNE, model year 2014. Sample size: 127 cars, 312 tests and 97 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 127 cars

The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 31 per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 194 defects per 100 vehicles, making it 84% better than the average for its year. This model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it records defects at rates far below the average. Notably, there are no recorded defects for lights and electrics, as well as body structure, highlighting exceptional performance in these areas. Mileage-related trends suggest that defect rates increase with mileage, but even at the lower mileage segments, the Mulsanne remains well below average. Overall, this model stands out as a reliable choice within its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 127 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 95.2% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 95.0% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 92.4% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 72.9% better
53.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 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 bush excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 71.1% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 96.2% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 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: 38
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
PRS
Occurrences: 3
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1