2017 Bentley Continental · 3,603 MOT tests
2017 Bentley Continental reliability
2017 Bentley Continentals fail 4.4% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Continental years (3,603 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 4.4%
- 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 6
- 24,079
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,603
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.7%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Steering0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.47%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.25%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.19%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.17%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.05%) · Tyre showing slight damage (1.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.03%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.78%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.69%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Bentley Continental reliable?
2017 Bentley Continentals fail 4.4% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Continental years (3,603 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.5% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.47% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Bentley Continental shows 24,079 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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