2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

604 MOT tests in 2024. 95.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time95.4%
Failed or needed repairs4.6%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 604 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  7. Registration plates: incorrect0.2%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  9. Engine oil leaks: leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety0.2%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.0%
  2. Lights & electrics0.7%
  3. Suspension0.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Brakes0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.2%

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 structure3.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 95.4% of 2018 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 604 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Bentley Continental?

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

Is the 2018 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).