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MOT reliability

Bentley S series

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bentley S series vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Bentley S series has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,028 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
765
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bentley S series problem areas

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

  • Other87%
  • Emissions & nuisance26%
  • Steering9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Visibility4%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bentley S series MOT faults

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

  1. Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  3. Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  5. number plates not fitted . vehicle not registered (2 times)
  6. Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items. (2 times)
  7. Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine has oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  11. there is oil all around the front suspension and around both front brake drums (1 times)
  12. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Engine covers and/or undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items. (1 times)
  14. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items. (1 times)

Bentley S series pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1958 1 13 85% 27,693
1956 1 1 0% 82,363

Bentley S series reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bentley S series vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bentley S series MOT issues are: Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f).

The typical Bentley S series in our data has covered around 55,028 miles.

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