Bentley Unknown (2016)
2016 Bentley Unknown
CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2016 Bentley Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Bentley cohort is a serious red flag: just 5.1% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning 95% of these vehicles fail their MOT on the first attempt. With zero dangerous defects recorded and virtually no failures or advisories per vehicle, the problem isn't safety—it's that something systemic about these Bentleys causes widespread MOT rejection that doesn't show up in standard failure categories, likely related to emissions, lighting calibration, or specialist diagnostic issues.
The median mileage of just 22,163 miles for an 8-year-old car suggests these are either cherished low-use vehicles or recently imported, which may explain why they're failing unfamiliar test protocols. Before buying any 2016 Bentley, get an independent pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the current owner about their last MOT outcome—if they've been through multiple retests, factor in ongoing specialist garage costs to your budget.
What to check before buying a 2016 Bentley Unknown
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 (72%) | 151 | 5.5% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (22%) | 45 | 5.2% | 0.04 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6%) | 13 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Bentley Unknown 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 2016 Bentley Unknown vehicles fall between 10,179 and 24,645 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Bentley Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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84.8%
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3%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3%
offside front and nearside rear tyres has minor cuts on side wall.
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3%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3%
all tyres showing signs of perishing
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1.5%
Electrical wiring insecure
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1.5%
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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