BENTLEY FLYING SPUR MOT pass rate
96.6% of 2,299 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR MOT tests pass.
The FLYING SPUR has a pass rate of 96.6%, a little higher than the average across all BENTLEY models (95.0%).
The BENTLEY FLYING SPUR passes its MOT 96.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 97.1% at 0–3 years versus 95.9% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.1% | 170 | 15,317 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.4% | 152 | 18,212 miles |
| 6–10 years | 96.6% | 1,477 | 35,394 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.9% | 483 | 44,793 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
The most common reason the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 18.1% | Worn down to wear indicator |
| Suspension | 14.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 4.8% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 3.6% | Ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Visibility | 2.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
Related BENTLEY models
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 95.3% pass rate
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 97.4% pass rate
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 92.3% pass rate
- BENTLEY MULSANNE — 95.9% pass rate
- BENTLEY TURBO — 87.1% pass rate
- BENTLEY BROOKLANDS — 88.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR?
- 96.6% of BENTLEY FLYING SPUR MOT tests pass, based on 2,299 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR?
- The most common reason the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BENTLEY service history guide for how to check and keep one.