2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

871 MOT tests in 2024. 88.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time88.8%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 871 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.4%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.8%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

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 2008 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 88.8% of 2008 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 871 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 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).