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Bentley Mulsanne reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,173 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,173 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 97% of Bentley Mulsanne cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and brakes.
97%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 99% of peers
+24 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,173 tests · fleet 73%
97%
Where the Mulsanne fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on lights & electrics, brakes, suspension.
Share of 8 to 12 years Bentley Mulsanne MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Bentley Mulsanne reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Bentley Mulsanne holds up well for its age: 97% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 99% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Bentley Mulsanne?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Bentley Mulsanne in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 97%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Bentley Mulsanne MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Bentley Mulsanne versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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