2013 Bentley Continental · 3,734 MOT tests
2013 Bentley Continental reliability
2013 Bentley Continentals fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 74% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Continental years (3,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 5.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 74% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 39,295
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,734
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Tyres2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Brakes0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Reversing lamp not working 0.54%
A failed reversing lamp makes manoeuvring in the dark harder and is a fault that needs fixing.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.43%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.35%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.32%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.18%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.04%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.64%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Bentley Continental reliable?
2013 Bentley Continentals fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 74% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Continental years (3,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often reversing lamp not working (0.54% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.51% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Bentley Continental shows 39,295 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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