Bentley Continental vs Bentley S 1 saloon: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley Continental
90%
MOT pass rate · 15,170 vehicles
Bentley S 1 saloon
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley Continental (90%) and Bentley S 1 saloon (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Continental | Bentley S 1 saloon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 10% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,758 mi | 45,842 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,170 | 1 |
Most common faults
Bentley Continental
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bentley S 1 saloon
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley Continental (90%) and Bentley S 1 saloon (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bentley Continental report Full Bentley S 1 saloon 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.