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Bentley Bentayga reliability by build year

Coverage 2016-present1 named generationSUVDIESEL / HYBRID ELECTRIC / PETROL

We've only got 627 MOT tests for Bentley Bentaygas built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Bentley Bentayga built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Bentley Bentaygas built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

4% of MOT tests on Bentley Bentaygas built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 4% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Bentley Bentaygas built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Bentley Bentayga's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Bentayga's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Bentayga Mk1

Mk1 (2016-present)

Excellent
PETROLDIESELHYBRID ELECTRIC

4.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 2.8% and 6.0%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 627 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Bentley Bentayga.

See every build year for the Bentley Bentayga

By age

Bentley Bentayga fail rate by age

This chart combines every Bentley Bentayga ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
5312.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4445.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3504.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
4155.1%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
6274.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
5204.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2037.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Bentley Bentaygas

These issues come from 7-year-old Bentley Bentaygas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    7.3%
    Advisory: 86Fail: 2 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.8%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 7 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    4.0%
    Advisory: 34Fail: 4 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    3.0%
    Advisory: 24Fail: 2 (8% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    2.9%
    Advisory: 19Fail: 6 (24% of the times it was found)

Based on 627 MOT tests on 7-year-old Bentley Bentaygas, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Bentley Bentayga.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Bentley Bentayga name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga on these figures.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga on these figures.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.1%
    Dangerous
    3.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga on these figures.

    6,689 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Bentley Bentayga across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 627 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Bentley Bentayga ever sold: 3,090 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 627 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.