2011 Bentley Continental · 2,740 MOT tests
2011 Bentley Continental reliability
2011 Bentley Continentals fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 Continental years (2,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 6.9%
- 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 12
- 40,461
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,740
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Tyres1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Brakes1.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.09%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.55%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.36%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.33%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.31%) · Tyre showing slight damage (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 2011 Bentley Continental reliable?
2011 Bentley Continentals fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 17 Continental years (2,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.09% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.55% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Bentley Continental shows 40,461 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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