3 models · 84,779 MOT tests
Bentley reliability
Bentley cars fail 7.3% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Bentley on MOT results is the Bentley Bentayga; the least is the Bentley Arnage.
Ranked
Every Bentley model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley Bentayga2015–2021 cars | Large SUV | 12,359 | 4.2% | Better than average |
| 2 | Bentley Continental1996–2021 cars | Luxury car | 66,145 | 7.4% | Better than average |
| 3 | Bentley Arnage1998–2020 cars | Luxury car | 6,275 | 11.8% | Better than average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Bentley reliability questions
Are Bentley cars reliable?
Bentley cars fail 7.3% of first MOT tests, 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 84,779 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Bentley?
On MOT results, the Bentley Bentayga: it fails 4.2% of first tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Bentley should I avoid?
The Bentley Arnage has the weakest MOT record of the Bentley range (65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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