Bentley 3 vs Bentley Continental gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley 3
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Bentley Continental gt
95%
MOT pass rate · 3,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley 3 (100%) and Bentley Continental gt (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley 3 | Bentley Continental gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 95% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 5% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 55,644 mi | 27,724 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 3,087 |
Most common faults
Bentley 3
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- hydrolick parking brake fitted
- battery box under car insecure (support stay detached)
Bentley Continental gt
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley 3 (100%) and Bentley Continental gt (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bentley 3 report Full Bentley Continental gt report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.