Bentley CONTINENTAL - 2004
98.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley CONTINENTAL, model year 2004.
Sample size: 1,476 cars, 3,191 tests and 3,142 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,476 cars
The 2004 Bentley Continental shows an overall defect rate of 98 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 382 per 100 for its year, reflecting a remarkable 74% improvement. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in several categories, particularly in Brakes and Steering, where it has defect rates much lower than the average. Additionally, the model exhibits a high defect rate in lower mileage ranges, suggesting that it may face more issues early on compared to similar vehicles. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability, with far fewer defects than average in critical areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,476 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 67.5% better
53.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 76.7% better
5.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 73.0% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 84.6% better
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 72.1% better
87.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 85.5% better
9.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 82.6% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 72.3% better
14.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 411
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 356
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 345
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 328
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 170
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 57
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 57
Serious faults (Top 10)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 12