Bentley CONTINENTAL - 2008
72.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley CONTINENTAL, model year 2008.
Sample size: 1,198 cars, 2,724 tests and 1,970 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: 1,198 cars
The 2008 Bentley Continental exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate at 72 per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 337 per 100 for their year, representing a remarkable reduction of 79%. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as Brakes, Steering, and Body/Structure, where it fares much better than average. Notably, defect rates tend to increase with mileage, especially in the 124,000+ miles segment, where the model's figures peak at 356 per 100. Overall, the Bentley Continental stands out for its reliability in crucial areas, making it a superior choice in comparison to its contemporaries.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,198 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 66.3% better
44.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 92.2% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 81.4% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 87.0% better
12.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 76.8% better
71.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 94.9% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 81.2% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 87.4% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
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: 316
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 311
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 249
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 175
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 10