2007 Bentley Continental · 5,906 MOT tests
2007 Bentley Continental reliability
2007 Bentley Continentals fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Continental years (5,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 73% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 53,168
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,906
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 90% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Tyres2.6%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Suspension1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.71%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.49%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.39%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (4.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.08%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.93%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Bentley Continental reliable?
2007 Bentley Continentals fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Continental years (5,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.71% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.61% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Bentley Continental shows 53,168 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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