2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Bentley Bentayga MOT pass rate and common faults

520 MOT tests in 2024. 95.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time95.6%
Failed or needed repairs4.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.2%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.2%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.1%
  2. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  4. Lights & electrics0.4%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Bentley Bentayga?

In 2024, 95.6% of 2018 Bentley Bentayga cars passed their MOT first time, across 520 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Bentley Bentayga?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Bentley Bentayga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).