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MOT reliability

Bentley S iii

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bentley S iii vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Bentley S iii has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,361 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
51
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bentley S iii problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bentley S iii MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Steering12%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bentley S iii MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bentley S iii MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (4 times)
  2. Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  3. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  4. Inner sills corroded (2 times)
  5. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  6. Tyre side walls cracked/perished (2 times)
  7. Coolant leak coolant pipe running along o/s/f inner wing (2 times)
  8. Front front brake recording little or no effort both front brakes not working (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  12. Oil leak (2 times)
  13. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  14. stored car.12 miles since last MOT. (1 times)
  15. stored car. (1 times)

Bentley S iii pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1964 1 10 70% 93,998
1963 1 13 85% 58,724

Bentley S iii reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bentley S iii vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bentley S iii MOT issues are: Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c); Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

The typical Bentley S iii in our data has covered around 76,361 miles.

Compare the Bentley S iii

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