Bentley TURBO - 1997
108.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1997 is 338.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley TURBO, model year 1997.
Sample size: 248 cars, 496 tests and 540 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: 248 cars
The 1997 Bentley Turbo demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 109 defects per 100 vehicles versus 335 defects. This model particularly excels in categories such as Brakes, Visibility, and Body/Structure, showcasing up to 93% fewer defects compared to the average. Notably, while tyre wear is not specifically highlighted, it remains a common concern across vehicles. The defect trends indicate that as mileage increases, the Bentley Turbo's defect rate decreases, which is contrary to the typical pattern observed in other cars.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 248 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 52.0% better
67.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.1 / 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
▲ 30.7% better
19.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.4 / 100 tests
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▲ 58.3% better
10.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 69.2% better
20.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 71.5% better
71.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 250.7 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 93.3% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 83.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 92.8% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 64.3% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.0 / 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)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Wiper not operating or missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
5.3.2 (d)
FAIL
Occurrences: 4