Bentley Continental MOT Results

Registered in 2004
85.7% pass rate
from 1,251 tests in 2021
(69% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Bentley Continental is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.080% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.080% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.56% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.080% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Tread depth (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Washers (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Other components
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Airbags
      • 0.080% fail on Drivers airbag

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