Based on 412 MOT tests from 31 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every BENTLEY CONTINENTAL has the same fault.
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL's have a extremely good reliability rating of 784/999. The score was calculated from the average of every BENTLEY CONTINENTAL that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2014 | 843/999Excellent | 84,859 miles | 710 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2013 | 825/999Excellent | 78,770 miles | 665 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2012 | 801/999Excellent | 78,962 miles | 619 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2011 | 781/999Very good | 69,110 miles | 526 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2008 | 766/999Very good | 68,116 miles | 664 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2007 | 761/999Very good | 78,646 miles | 1,079 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2004 | 714/999Very good | 87,546 miles | 1,525 vehicles |
Based on 412 MOT tests from 31 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
412
Pass rate
90%
Median mileage
65,933 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every BENTLEY CONTINENTAL has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 684 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 27 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 24 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 8 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (3.5.1G)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 4 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lambda sensor reading or defect noted at the test.
What to inspect
Ask whether a sensor or emissions fault has been diagnosed since the test.
Example MOT wording: EXHAUST EMISSIONS LAMBDA READING AFTER 2ND FAST IDLE OUTSIDE SPECIFIED LIMITS (7.3.D.3)
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 3 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.
What to inspect
Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Example MOT wording: EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE CONTENT AFTER 2ND FAST IDLE EXCEEDS DEFAULT LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (B))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 2 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.
What to inspect
Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Example MOT wording: CENTRE FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (6.3.1D)
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 116 | 87.9% | Brake disc wear, Tyre wear |
| 2005 | 5 | 103 | 89.3% | Tyre wear, Headlamp faults |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Lambda sensor issues. Ask whether a sensor or emissions fault has been diagnosed since the test.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Common problems tell you what can affect BENTLEY CONTINENTALs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.