2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith passed 95.7% of its 484 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (14.6% fail rate), the 2016 Wraith comes out 10.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and visibility (0.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, headlamp aim and position lamp — washers alone was recorded 3 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 6.5% in 2021 to 4.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 17 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 3 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 2 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.1% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 13 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.0% | 5 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 360 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 119 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 101 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 96 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 94 | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 100 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Wraith
On a 2016 Wraith, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (0.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (0.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraiths pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 484 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (0.6%).
Does the 2016 Wraith get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 484 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.