BENTLEY CONTINENTAL MOT pass rate
95.3% of 44,451 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL MOT tests pass.
The CONTINENTAL's pass rate of 95.3% is in line with the average across all BENTLEY models, at 95.0%.
The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL passes its MOT 95.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.0% at 0–3 years to 93.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.0% | 937 | 10,800 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.2% | 7,053 | 19,132 miles |
| 6–10 years | 97.4% | 10,607 | 31,633 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.1% | 9,956 | 44,149 miles |
| 15+ years | 93.2% | 15,898 | 62,691 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
The most common reason the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL fails its MOT is tyres — present in 28.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 28.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 22.0% | Excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 11.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 8.7% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Identification of the vehicle | 8.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related BENTLEY models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 97.4% pass rate
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 92.3% pass rate
- BENTLEY MULSANNE — 95.9% pass rate
- BENTLEY TURBO — 87.1% pass rate
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 96.6% pass rate
- BENTLEY BROOKLANDS — 88.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL?
- 95.3% of BENTLEY CONTINENTAL MOT tests pass, based on 44,451 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL?
- The most common reason the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL fails its MOT is tyres — present in 28.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BENTLEY service history guide for how to check and keep one.