Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto reliable? We analysed 164 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 95.9% | 14,652 | 21,008 | 29,601 |
| 2022 | 63 | 93.7% | 18,302 | 24,652 | 30,504 |
How Long Does a Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Last?
Based on 120 Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.9% MOT pass rate from 97 tests
93.7% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 97 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto THIS CAR | 95.1% | 164 | 21,524 mi | — yrs |
| Bentley Continental | 90% | 209,069 | 37,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bentley Arnage | 85.9% | 40,970 | 45,703 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bentley Turbo | 78.7% | 31,416 | 73,541 mi | 41 yrs |
| Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S 22 | 96.3% | 485 | 10,125 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.1% across 164 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too high with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Bentayga V8 S Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.