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Common Bentley Bentayga Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Bentley Bentayga MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 10,226 real MOT tests across 7 model years.

Segment: luxury | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

97%

Bentley Bentayga pass rate

94%

Bentley average

82%

National average

The Bentley Bentayga has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 3 points above the Bentley average and 15 points above the national average. The BENTLEY BENTAYGA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

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Most Common Bentley Bentayga MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Bentley Bentayga, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Bentley Bentayga Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2016
97%
2017
96%
Worst year
2018
97%
2019
98%
2020
97%
2021
98%
2022
100%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2022Petrol4.0L100%0%
2021Petrol4.0L98%2%
2020Petrol4.0L97%2%
2019Diesel4.0L98%1%
2018Diesel4.0L97%3%
2017Diesel4.0L96%4%
2016Petrol6.0L97%3%

Most Reliable Year

2022

100% pass rate from 71 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2017

96% pass rate from 2,091 tests

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Bentley Bentayga Running Costs

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Bentley Bentayga FAQ

What are the most common Bentley Bentayga problems?

The most common Bentley Bentayga MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 10,226 real tests.

Is the Bentley Bentayga reliable?

The Bentley Bentayga has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 15 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Bentley Bentayga is most reliable?

The 2022 Bentley Bentayga is the most reliable year with a 100% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2017 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 96%.

How much does it cost to fix common Bentley Bentayga faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Bentley Bentayga typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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