Bentley TURBO - 1996
195.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1996 is 337.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley TURBO, model year 1996.
Sample size: 111 cars, 222 tests and 434 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 111 cars
The 1996 Bentley Turbo demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 196 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 330. This model exhibits particularly strong performance in areas such as steering, visibility, and the condition of lights and electrics, showing less frequent issues than the average car. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories like equipment and body structure, with defect rates far below the average. While tyre wear is not highlighted as a major concern, the Bentley Turbo's mileage-related trends indicate an increase in defects as mileage rises, yet it still maintains a better performance relative to other vehicles in the same mileage bracket.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 111 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 10.3% better
122.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 136.6 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 35.7% better
19.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.8 / 100 tests
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▲ 64.1% better
9.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.1% better
32.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.0% better
159.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 234.4 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 85.5% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 86.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 93.1% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 50.8% better
32.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
5.2.3 (i) (i)
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 3