2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

641 MOT tests in 2024. 94.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time94.8%
Failed or needed repairs5.1%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 641 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  6. Washers: not working0.2%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the left0.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%
  5. Brakes0.3%
  6. Steering0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 94.8% of 2017 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 641 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).