Bentley Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Bentley model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 70,593 real MOT tests.
Average Bentley MOT pass rate: 94%
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94%
Avg pass rate
6%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Bentley Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley Turbo | 13% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Bentley Eight | 12% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Bentley Brooklands | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Bentley Arnage | 7% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Bentley Continental | 6% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Bentley Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Bentley models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley Bentayga Speed Auto | 100% | |
| 2 | Bentley Continental Gtc | 100% | |
| 3 | Bentley Flying Spur W12 Auto | 100% | |
| 4 | Bentley Continental Gt | 98% | |
| 5 | Bentley Bentayga | 98% |
All Bentley Models by Fail Rate
Every Bentley model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight | 1990 | 66% | 28% | |
| Turbo | 1995 | 80% | 20% | |
| Brooklands | 1994 | 82% | 18% | |
| Turbo | 1993 | 82% | 18% | |
| Continental | 1996 | 82% | 16% | |
| Turbo | 1994 | 81% | 15% | |
| Continental | 1994 | 85% | 15% | |
| Brooklands | 1995 | 85% | 15% | |
| Turbo | 1992 | 86% | 14% | |
| Mulsanne | 1991 | 86% | 14% | |
| Turbo | 1991 | 88% | 12% | |
| Mulsanne | 1990 | 88% | 12% | |
| Arnage | 1999 | 88% | 10% | |
| Turbo | 1996 | 90% | 10% | |
| Brooklands | 1998 | 88% | 10% | |
| Continental | 1990 | 90% | 10% | |
| Continental | 2010 | 90% | 9% | |
| Arnage | 2002 | 90% | 9% | |
| Brooklands | 1997 | 90% | 9% | |
| Arnage | 2008 | 91% | 9% | |
| Azure | 1996 | 91% | 9% | |
| Eight | 1991 | 91% | 9% | |
| Turbo | 1997 | 91% | 8% | |
| Arnage | 2001 | 92% | 8% | |
| Brooklands | 1996 | 90% | 8% | |
| Arnage | 2004 | 92% | 8% | |
| Arnage | 2006 | 91% | 8% | |
| Continental | 1992 | 86% | 8% | |
| Continental | 2006 | 92% | 7% | |
| Continental | 2004 | 92% | 7% | |
| Arnage | 2000 | 92% | 7% | |
| Arnage | 1998 | 92% | 7% | |
| Continental | 1993 | 93% | 7% | |
| Continental | 2007 | 94% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2005 | 94% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2008 | 93% | 6% | |
| Flying Spur | 2017 | 94% | 6% | |
| Turbo | 1990 | 93% | 6% | |
| Flying Spur V8 Auto | 2021 | 92% | 6% | |
| Continental | 1999 | 94% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2012 | 95% | 5% | |
| Continental Gt V8 Auto | 2021 | 94% | 5% | |
| Continental | 2009 | 95% | 5% | |
| Arnage | 2005 | 94% | 5% | |
| Mulsanne | 2011 | 93% | 5% | |
| Arnage | 2003 | 93% | 5% | |
| Mulsanne | 2015 | 95% | 5% | |
| Brooklands | 1993 | 95% | 5% | |
| Continental | 1995 | 95% | 5% | |
| Bentayga V6 Hybrid Auto | 2019 | 95% | 5% |
Showing top 50 of 105 model/year combinations. View all Bentley models
Bentley MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Bentley cars?
The most common MOT problems on Bentley cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Bentley diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Turbo has the highest average fail rate at 13%.
Which Bentley model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Bentley model in our data is the Bentayga Speed Auto with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Bentley models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Bentley?
The average MOT pass rate for Bentley is 94%, based on 70,593 MOT tests across 18 models. This means about 6% of Bentley cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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