2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

528 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

149Well above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 528 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  5. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.6%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working0.6%
  7. Individual direction indicators: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics5.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  3. Tyres2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2010 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 528 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 149, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).