2018 Bentley Continental · 3,585 MOT tests
2018 Bentley Continental reliability
2018 Bentley Continentals fail 3.9% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Continental years (3,585 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 3.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 18,608
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,585
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.3%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Brakes0.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.5%
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 0.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre lump from structural separation 0.28%
A tyre lump means its structure has partly failed and it could burst, so replace it immediately.
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.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.2%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.48%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.98%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.59%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.28%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Bentley Continental reliable?
2018 Bentley Continentals fail 3.9% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Continental years (3,585 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (0.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Bentley Continental shows 18,608 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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