Bentley CONTINENTAL - 2019
25.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley CONTINENTAL, model year 2019.
Sample size: 1,267 cars, 3,601 tests and 930 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: 1,267 cars
The 2019 Bentley Continental has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car from the same year, with just 26 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 106. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 2% and 0%, respectively, versus the averages of 60% and 3%. Additionally, visibility and lights & electrics also see much lower defect percentages than average, suggesting a robust design in these areas. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with mileage in the average vehicle, but the Bentley Continental maintains a relatively consistent performance across the lower mileage brackets. Overall, this model excels in reliability compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,267 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 96.6% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 87.7% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.6% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 60.1% better
45.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 83.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 90.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 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: 417
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 188
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 31
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 16
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Audible warning not in accordance with requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Electronic parking brake MIL indicates a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1