Bentley reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 1 of 52 makes
18,813 Bentley cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 8.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Bentley is 67% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 4.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
Bentley models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga | 360 | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2,547 |
| Bentley Continental | 293 | 8.9% | 4.7% | 13,980 |
Bentley MOT failure rate by age
What Bentley cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.8% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.8% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Brakes | 1.5% | ▼ 73% less often |
| Suspension | 0.8% | ▼ 88% less often |
| Visibility | 0.8% | ▼ 83% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 88% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 85% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 49% less often |
Most common Bentley MOT faults
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9% of tests
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5% of tests
- Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Bentley cars reliable?
By MOT results, Bentley ranks 1 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 299 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 8.1% of Bentley cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Bentley?
The Bentley Bentayga, with a score of 360. The lowest-scoring is the Continental (293).
›What do Bentley cars fail their MOT on?
Exhaust and emissions: 1.9% of Bentley MOTs failed on it, 0.8 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.