2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

613 MOT tests in 2024. 96.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time96.6%
Failed or needed repairs3.4%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 613 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  6. Horn: not working0.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.2%
  9. Bumpers: damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted0.2%
  10. Electronic parking brake: warning indicates a malfunction0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Brakes0.5%
  3. Lights & electrics0.3%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%

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: 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 2020 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 96.6% of 2020 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 613 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 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).