Bentley Bentayga vs Bentley Classic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley Bentayga
95%
MOT pass rate · 3,152 vehicles
Bentley Classic
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley Bentayga (95%) and Bentley Classic (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Bentayga | Bentley Classic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 90% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 10% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 1.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 41,382 mi | 64,680 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,152 | 1 |
Most common faults
Bentley Bentayga
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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Bentley Classic
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley Bentayga (95%) and Bentley Classic (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.