Bentley Continental MOT Results

Registered in 2005
86.7% pass rate
from 1,311 tests in 2021
(70% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Bentley Continental is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.076% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.53% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.076% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.076% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.076% fail on Operation
      • 0.076% fail on Pipes
    • 0.076% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.076% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Tread depth (90% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Doors
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.076% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.076% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Washers (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.076% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.076% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.076% fail on Power steering
      • 0.076% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.076% fail on Attachment

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