MOT reliability

Bentley T2

Q: Is the Bentley T2 reliable?

Across 104 Bentley T2 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Bentley T2?

The typical Bentley T2 in our data has covered around 104,371 miles.

104 vehicles · 1,296 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 104 Bentley T2 vehicles and 1,296 completed MOT tests, the Bentley T2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,371 miles.

104

Vehicles

1,296

MOT tests

711

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bentley T2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bentley T2 MOT tests:

Other98%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Steering6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Brakes4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Body & structure1%
Visibility1%

Bentley T2 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	1	100%
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (104)

Most common Bentley T2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bentley T2 MOT tests:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (73 times)
Oil leak (63 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (44 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (29 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (27 times)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (26 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (26 times)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (21 times)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (21 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (19 times)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (18 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (18 times)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (17 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)

Bentley T2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	13	69%	45,262
1988	1	19	100%	96,701
1981	2	36	81%	140,555
1980	20	240	81%	115,411
1979	26	333	77%	107,805
1978	34	386	78%	104,914
1977	11	152	81%	116,028
1976	2	19	74%	33,511
1975	2	33	91%	29,484
1972	2	34	53%	60,330
1968	2	20	55%	75,928
1966	1	11	100%	93,500

Bentley T2 reliability FAQ

Across 104 Bentley T2 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bentley T2 MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Bentley T2 in our data has covered around 104,371 miles.

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