MOT reliability
Bentley Mk vi
30 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Bentley Mk vi vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Bentley Mk vi has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,141 miles.
30
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
489
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bentley Mk vi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bentley Mk vi MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Brakes1%
Bentley Mk vi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30)
Most common Bentley Mk vi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bentley Mk vi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (7 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Front number plate starting to deteriorate (2 times)
- Slight corrosion on nearside rear sill (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) (2 times)
- front center spot light inoperative (2 times)
Bentley Mk vi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 21,306 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 66,575 |
| 1952 | 8 | 49 | 94% | 140,281 |
| 1951 | 4 | 32 | 100% | 57,624 |
| 1950 | 6 | 15 | 73% | 46,805 |
| 1949 | 3 | 6 | 83% | 60,180 |
| 1948 | 4 | 21 | 71% | 84,051 |
| 1947 | 3 | 27 | 93% | 92,560 |
Bentley Mk vi reliability FAQ
Across 30 Bentley Mk vi vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bentley Mk vi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Bentley Mk vi in our data has covered around
85,141 miles.
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