2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

518 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

145Well above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 518 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Individual direction indicators: not working0.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  6. Washers: not working0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.6%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN2.1%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Wheels0.6%

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 structure5.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%

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 2011 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2011 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 518 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 145, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).