Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto (2021)
2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 53.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these early examples are encountering meaningful issues in their first test. The dangerous defect rate of 2.5% is reassuringly low, so safety concerns aren't the primary worry here.
With a median mileage of only 17,281 miles for three-year-old cars, these are lightly-driven vehicles, yet they're still failing MOT at nearly twice the national rate—pointing to build quality or design issues rather than wear and tear. The minimal failure count (0.05 per vehicle) masks what's really happening: these cars are racking up advisories (0.1 per vehicle) and outright fails on first test, suggesting component defects that owners should inspect before purchase, particularly around emissions systems and electrical architecture typical of modern Bentleys.
What to check before buying a 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 117 | 53.1% | 0.05 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto vehicles fall between 10,764 and 21,911 miles.
MOT History Averages
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