2018 Bentley Flying Spur MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Flying Spur models manufactured in 2018, based on 272 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Flying Spur cars tested in 2018. Want to see how cars built in 2018 hold up over time?
View 2018 Bentley Flying Spur vintage page → (98.2% current pass rate)2018 Bentley Flying Spur MOT Analysis
The 2018 Bentley Flying Spur has an MOT pass rate of 95.6% based on 272 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,744 miles on the odometer. With a 4.4% failure rate, the 2018 Flying Spur is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur is Non-component advisories, responsible for 1.1% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Suspension is the second most common issue at 0.7%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.4%.
Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Flying Spur page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-component Advisories | 1.1% | 3 |
| 2 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.4% | 1 |
| 4 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.4% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 21,744 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-component advisories | 0.51 | 1.1% | 3 |
| Suspension | 0.34 | 0.7% | 2 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.17 | 0.4% | 1 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.17 | 0.4% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2018 Bentley Flying Spur has an MOT pass rate of 95.6% based on 272 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,744 miles on the odometer. With a 4.4% failure rate, the 2018 Flying Spur is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Bentley Flying Spur, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 21,744 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Non-component advisories — 1.1% of failures
Non-component advisories issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2018 Bentley Flying Spur models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Suspension — 0.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2018 Bentley Flying Spur models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.4% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2018 Bentley Flying Spur models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.