Bentley Common MOT Problems (2026)
Bentley models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 70,593 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Bentley MOT pass rate: 94%
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Bentley Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley Turbo | 12% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Bentley Brooklands | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Bentley Arnage | 7% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Bentley Continental | 5% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Bentley Bentayga | 3% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Bentley Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley Continental GT | 97% | |
| 2 | Bentley Bentayga | 97% | |
| 3 | Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto | 96% | |
| 4 | Bentley Mulsanne | 96% | |
| 5 | Bentley Flying Spur | 96% |
All Bentley Models by Fail Rate
Every Bentley model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage | 1999 | 88% | 10% | |
| Continental | 2010 | 90% | 9% | |
| Arnage | 2002 | 90% | 9% | |
| Turbo | 1997 | 91% | 8% | |
| Arnage | 2001 | 92% | 8% | |
| Brooklands | 1996 | 90% | 8% | |
| Arnage | 2004 | 92% | 8% | |
| Continental | 2006 | 92% | 7% | |
| Continental | 2004 | 92% | 7% | |
| Arnage | 2000 | 92% | 7% | |
| Arnage | 1998 | 92% | 7% | |
| Continental | 2007 | 94% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2005 | 94% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2008 | 93% | 6% | |
| Continental | 2012 | 95% | 5% | |
| Continental GT V8 Auto | 2021 | 94% | 5% | |
| Continental | 2009 | 95% | 5% | |
| Arnage | 2005 | 94% | 5% | |
| Continental | 2013 | 96% | 4% | |
| Bentayga | 2017 | 96% | 4% | |
| Continental | 2011 | 95% | 4% | |
| Flying Spur | 2015 | 94% | 4% | |
| Continental GT | 2019 | 97% | 3% | |
| Continental | 2015 | 97% | 3% | |
| Bentayga | 2018 | 97% | 3% | |
| Continental GT | 2016 | 96% | 3% | |
| Bentayga | 2016 | 97% | 3% | |
| Continental | 2016 | 97% | 3% | |
| Flying Spur | 2014 | 97% | 3% | |
| Continental | 2014 | 97% | 2% | |
| Continental GT | 2018 | 97% | 2% | |
| Continental GT | 2017 | 98% | 2% | |
| Bentayga | 2021 | 98% | 2% | |
| Bentayga | 2020 | 97% | 2% | |
| Continental GT V8 Auto | 2020 | 98% | 2% | |
| Continental GT | 2020 | 98% | 2% | |
| Flying Spur | 2016 | 98% | 2% | |
| Continental Flying Spur W12 A | 2020 | 98% | 2% | |
| Bentayga | 2019 | 98% | 1% | |
| Mulsanne | 2016 | 98% | 1% | |
| Continental | 2017 | 100% | 0% |
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 wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Bentley diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Bentley models with at least 1,000 tests, the Bentley Turbo has the highest average fail rate at 12%.
Which Bentley model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Bentley Continental GT has the best MOT record of the Bentley models with at least 1,000 tests: 97% of its 10,608 MOT tests ended in a pass and 2% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
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 (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 6% of MOT tests on Bentley cars ended in a fail.
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