BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO (2022)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 71 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
100%
Total Tests (2024)
71
Avg Mileage
7,543 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,037
Is the 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the BENTLEY brand average of 94%.
At 2 years old, 100% of BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTOs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 71 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 7,543 miles.
How does the 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO has 7,543 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO by Year
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About the 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO
The 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO is a luxury with a 3996cc petrol engine. 71 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 2% of all 2022 cars for reliability.
With an average of 7,543 miles at 2 years old, BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO Fuel Costs
The 3996cc 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 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 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 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO Reliability Trend
The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO
The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 AUTO is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol luxurys from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
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