2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

830 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.7%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Brakes0.8%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2016 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2016 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 830 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).