2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

1,306 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,306 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  3. Tyres3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2007 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2007 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,306 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 156, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).