Bentley Bentayga vs Bentley S3 contenantl: 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 S3 contenantl
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley Bentayga (95%) and Bentley S3 contenantl (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Bentayga | Bentley S3 contenantl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 89% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 11% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 41,382 mi | 45,313 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))
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Bentley S3 contenantl
- nearside front headlamp reflector starting to discolour.
- nearside front suspension rubber stop worn.
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley Bentayga (95%) and Bentley S3 contenantl (89%) 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.