Bentley Turbo: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.9% of Bentley Turbo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1994, 1995 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 394 | 8.4% |
| 1994 | 335 | 9.6% |
| 1995 | 419 | 9.8% |
| 1996 | 479 | 8.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.