2010 Bentley Continental · 2,284 MOT tests
2010 Bentley Continental reliability
2010 Bentley Continentals fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Continental years (2,284 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 43,899
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,284
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5%
- Tyres3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
- Brakes0.8%
- Suspension0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.49%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Direction indicator not working 0.74%
A failed indicator hides your turns from other road users, which is dangerous and must be repaired before driving.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.7%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.53%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.8%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.09%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Bentley Continental reliable?
2010 Bentley Continentals fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Continental years (2,284 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.49% of tests), direction indicator not working (0.74% of tests), led or hid headlamp cleaner inoperative (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Bentley Continental shows 43,899 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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