Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto reliable? We analysed 3,086 real MOT tests across 1,231 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Continental GT V8 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 V8 Auto.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 539 | 95.7% | 6,664 | 10,591 | 16,347 |
| 2021 | 961 | 94.8% | 8,689 | 13,650 | 19,636 |
| 2020 | 1,301 | 95.7% | 9,378 | 15,126 | 21,935 |
| 2019 | 158 | 94.9% | 12,618 | 18,574 | 23,778 |
How Long Does a Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Last?
Based on 1,231 Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Continental GT V8 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 Continental GT V8 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.7% MOT pass rate from 1,301 tests
94.8% MOT pass rate from 961 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.7% across 1,301 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.8% — 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 V8 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 V8 Auto THIS CAR | 95.3% | 3,086 | 14,085 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 |
| Bsa Gold Flash | 93% | 974 | 17,442 mi | 68 yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 3,086 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Continental GT V8 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 V8 Auto owner drives around 2,640 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.