2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Bentley Bentayga MOT pass rate and common faults

552 MOT tests in 2024. 94.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time94.4%
Failed or needed repairs5.6%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres2.9%
  2. Suspension1.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Lights & electrics0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Bentley Bentayga?

In 2024, 94.4% of 2017 Bentley Bentayga cars passed their MOT first time, across 552 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Bentley Bentayga?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Bentley Bentayga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).