2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

814 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.6%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 814 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.2%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Lights & electrics0.9%
  3. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Wheels0.1%

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 structure4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.7%

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 2019 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2019 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 814 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).