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Bentley BENTAYGA - 2017

37.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley BENTAYGA, model year 2017. Sample size: 867 cars, 2,235 tests and 838 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 867 cars

The 2017 Bentley Bentayga has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 37 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 72% improvement. Notably, the model shows exceptional performance in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 17% and 0%, respectively, compared to much higher averages. Additionally, it has fewer issues related to visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure, all performing better than the average. However, mileage trends suggest that defects increase with distance travelled, particularly noticeable in the 124,000+ miles category, which reflects a less significant improvement over the average. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in key areas while maintaining a lower defect rate overall.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 867 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 77.1% better
16.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 62.8% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 94.1% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 65.1% better
50.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 95.7% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 92.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 84.4% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 318 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 208
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 148
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 122
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 44
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A reversing lamp inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4