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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 236 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests (2024)

236

Avg Mileage

13,708 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,037

Is the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%.

At 3 years old, 96% of BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTOs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 236 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 13,708 miles.

How does the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars604th out of 3,373(top 18%)
Rank among all BENTLEY models49th out of 117(top 42%)
vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+4% (92% avg)
vs BENTLEY average+2% (94% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO has 13,708 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 5950cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,037
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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About the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO

The 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO is a luxury with a 5950cc petrol engine. 236 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It ranks in the top 18% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 13,708 miles at 3 years old, BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO Fuel Costs

The 5950cc petrol engine is on the larger side, so fuel won't be this car's strong point. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,037 170/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED AUTO

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