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Bentley Continental reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·30,991 DVSA tests·2024
Across 30,991 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Bentley Continental cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and steering.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 98% of peers
+30.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
11,509 tests · fleet 73%
95%
13 years and older
19,482 tests · fleet 61%
91%
Where the Continental fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on road wheels, steering, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Bentley Continental MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Bentley Continental reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Bentley Continental holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 98% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Bentley Continental?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Bentley Continental in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 95%; and 13 years and older, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Bentley Continental MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Bentley Continental versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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