86.3% of Bentley Turbos passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 797 first tests): 82.2% at the first attempt and 4.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 48% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 51.6 (95% CI 44.3–59.7; 100 = normal).
Bentley Turbo at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
86.3
%
incl. 4.1% fixed at the test centre
2024
797
Passed at the first attempt
82.2
%
all first tests
2024
797
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 44.3–59.7)
51.6
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 107 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
797
Biggest excess: Tyres
3.9
per 100
4.6 same-age
2019–2024
5388
Dangerous defects
8.0
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
5388
Advisory items
103.2
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
5388
MOT Risk Index · Bentley Turbo. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 107 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 84 and 137 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 44.5 to 51.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Bentley Turbo MOT, and how often?
Bentley Turbo MOTs fail most often on brakes: 17.3 per 100 tests, against 21.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 5,388).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
17.3
per 100
21.0
2019–2024
932
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
12.9
per 100
30.2
2019–2024
697
Suspension
11.6
per 100
21.4
2019–2024
627
Visibility
5.8
per 100
11.1
2019–2024
311
Body, chassis, structure
4.2
per 100
15.7
2019–2024
226
Tyres
3.9
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
211
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,388 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Bentley Turbo's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Bentley Turbo advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: brakes advisories became a fail at the next MOT 14.1% of the time.
Advisories on brakes: 14.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
14.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
567
Suspension
11.5
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
642
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Bentley Turbo got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Bentley Turbo MOTs flag suspension most: 28.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 5,388).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
28.7
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
1547
Brakes
24.1
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
1298
Tyres
22.6
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
1217
Noise, emissions and leaks
13.6
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
731
Steering
7.2
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
388
Body, chassis, structure
3
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
159
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,388 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Bentley Turbo?
For Bentley Turbos aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is brakes: 6.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,315).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass
6.5
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass
5.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass
4.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass
2.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2315
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory
9.7
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory
9.2
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory
6.4
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
935
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail
12.1
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail
11.4
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail
10.6
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail
3.4
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail
3.1
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail
2.4
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
799
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Bentley Turbo get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Bentley Turbo gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 44.4 major and 9.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
8.0
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
5388
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,388 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Bentley Turbo MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Bentley Turbo MOT: about £68 (up to about £130 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 797).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
68.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
797
Estimated range lower
68.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
797
Estimated range upper
130.0
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
797
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
25.9
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
797
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
20.9
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
797
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
18.1
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
797
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
3.5
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
797
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Bentley Turbo more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Bentley Turbo and 3 as often or more. The Bentley Turbo has an MOT Risk Index of 51.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 797).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Bentley Turbo (this model)
51.6
index
100 = normal
2024
797
Ferrari Portofino
47.3
index
51.6
2024
695
Lexus SC
50.9
index
51.6
2024
1801
Audi SQ5
50
index
51.6
2024
1650
Toyota Vitz
53.2
index
51.6
2024
1767
Morris Minor
51.6
index
51.6
2024
2090
Ford Capri
51.5
index
51.6
2024
2156
Maserati GranTurismo
53.8
index
51.6
2024
1892
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
BMW I8
49.5
index
51.6
2024
2175
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Bentley Turbo last?
26.7% of Bentley Turbos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,435).
100,000 miles: 26.7. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
26.7
% of tested cars
2024
1435
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.2%)
3.7
% of tested cars
2024
198
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 13 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.4%)
0.2
% of tested cars
2024
13
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Bentley Turbo driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Bentley Turbo index is 61.3, against 58.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 797).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 58.9 vs 61.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
61.3
index
58.9
2019–2024
797
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Bentley Turbo fail its MOT most?
Bentley Turbo fails first-time MOTs most in Exeter (EX): 35.8% against 19.5% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 109).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
London W (W) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 9.4–22.4%)
14.8
% fail first time
17.8
2024
115
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Bentley Turbo?
Of failed Bentley Turbo MOTs, 20.0% were retested the same day and a further 67.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 4 days (2019–2024, n = 569).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
20.0
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
569
Retest within 10 days
67.8
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
569
Clean MOT streak
54.0
%
observed chains
2019–2024
994
Repeat advisory
21.7
%
observed chains
2019–2024
994
Decreasing odometer
2.3
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
1154
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Bentley Turbo fails, does it fail again?
20% of Bentley Turbos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 14.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 335). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 20.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 20 vs 14.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
20
%
14.4
2019–2024
335
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 797 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Bentley Turbo faults come together?
On Bentley Turbos, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 7.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 23).
Bentley Turbo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 4.4–10.5)
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Bentley Turbo MOT: quick answers
What is the Bentley Turbo first-time MOT pass rate?
82.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (797 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 797 primary tests: 17.82% failed first time and 86.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 51.6 is shown separately.