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Bentley Continental flying spur vs Bentley Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Bentley Continental flying spur
92%
MOT pass rate · 39 vehicles
More reliable
Bentley Unknown
90%
MOT pass rate · 9,548 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bentley Continental flying spur is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Bentley Continental flying spur Bentley Unknown
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 90%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 10%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 7%
Average mileage 55,028 mi 34,409 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 39 9,548

Most common faults

Bentley Continental flying spur

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. Headlamp lens faded
  6. Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Bentley Unknown

  1. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
  2. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Bentley Continental flying spur is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Bentley Continental flying spur report Full Bentley Unknown 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.