2016 Bentley Continental · 4,543 MOT tests
2016 Bentley Continental reliability
2016 Bentley Continentals fail 5% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Continental years (4,543 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 5%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 68% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 26,952
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,543
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 77% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Lights and electrics0.7%
- Brakes0.3%
- Wheels0.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.51%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.29%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.29%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.2%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre lump from structural separation 0.2%
A tyre lump means its structure has partly failed and it could burst, so replace it immediately.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.58%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.99%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (0.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Bentley Continental reliable?
2016 Bentley Continentals fail 5% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Continental years (4,543 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (0.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.44% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Bentley Continental shows 26,952 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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