2020 Bentley Continental · 2,397 MOT tests
2020 Bentley Continental reliability
2020 Bentley Continentals fail 2.3% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Continental years (2,397 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 2.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 76% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 13,691
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,397
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.3%
- Lights and electrics0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.29%
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 0.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre lump from structural separation 0.13%
A tyre lump means its structure has partly failed and it could burst, so replace it immediately.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.08%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Horn not working 0.08%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.38%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.5%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.33%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.25%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (0.21%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Bentley Continental reliable?
2020 Bentley Continentals fail 2.3% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Continental years (2,397 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (0.29% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.21% of tests), tyre lump from structural separation (0.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Bentley Continental shows 13,691 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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