2012 Bentley Continental · 3,507 MOT tests
2012 Bentley Continental reliability
2012 Bentley Continentals fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Continental years (3,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 7.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 70% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 42,993
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,507
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 74% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Brakes0.8%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.63%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.63%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.46%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.46%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washers not working 0.31%
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 (3.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.48%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.17%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Bentley Continental reliable?
2012 Bentley Continentals fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Continental years (3,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.68% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.63% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Bentley Continental shows 42,993 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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