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Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto reliable? We analysed 469 real MOT tests across 274 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 469 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.9%
Typical Mileage
13,558mi
Annual Mileage
2,147mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

95.7%
2022
97.8%
2021

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to core 1
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,022 mi/yr
Typical
2,147 mi/yr
Average
3,205 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,217 mi/yr

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 233 95.7% 7,691 11,849 17,066
2021 135 97.8% 7,739 12,755 18,190

How Long Does a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Last?

Based on 274 Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
13,558 mi
75th Percentile
21,622 mi
95th Percentile
42,006 mi
Max Recorded
65,114 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

97.8% MOT pass rate from 135 tests

Year to avoid
2022

95.7% MOT pass rate from 233 tests

The best year to buy a used Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.8% across 135 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto THIS CAR 95.9% 469 13,558 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
Cupra Leon First Edition PHEV S-a 84.2% 544 35,668 mi — yrs

Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto?

The Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.9% across 469 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto owner drives around 2,147 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

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.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto reliable?
Based on 469 MOT tests, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto has a 95.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto do per year?
The typical Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto does around 2,147 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto is 2021 with a 97.8% pass rate across 135 tests.