Bentley Flying Spur
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 2,134 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
2,134
Highest Pass Rate
2016 (98%)
Years Covered
6
About the Bentley Flying Spur
The Bentley Flying Spur was MOT tested 2,134 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2013 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 460 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Bentley Flying Spur has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 42,680 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 27,453 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bentley Flying Spur by Year
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Questions about the Bentley Flying Spur
Is the Bentley Flying Spur reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2013 to 2018), the Bentley Flying Spur averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 2,134 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.
Which year Bentley Flying Spur has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 94%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Bentley Flying Spurs more reliable?
The Bentley Flying Spur has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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