Bentley Continental
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 26 years from 33,304 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
33,304
Best Year
2017 (100%)
Years Covered
26
About the Bentley Continental
The Bentley Continental has been tested 33,304 times in 2026 MOT data across 26 model years (1990 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 326 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 82%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BENTLEY CONTINENTALs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 67,707 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 17,702 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2018 detailsHow reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Bentley Continental by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 99% | 124 | 17,702 mi | |
| 2017 | 100% | 326 | 22,906 mi | |
| 2016 | 97% | 1,305 | 32,090 mi | |
| 2015 | 97% | 2,692 | 36,495 mi | |
| 2014 | 97% | 3,031 | 38,240 mi | |
| 2013 | 96% | 2,586 | 42,600 mi | |
| 2012 | 95% | 2,452 | 46,406 mi | |
| 2011 | 95% | 1,931 | 43,910 mi | |
| 2010 | 90% | 1,485 | 48,755 mi | |
| 2009 | 95% | 1,092 | 52,934 mi | |
| 2008 | 93% | 2,270 | 57,980 mi | |
| 2007 | 94% | 3,741 | 58,254 mi | |
| 2006 | 92% | 3,180 | 63,839 mi | |
| 2005 | 94% | 3,059 | 67,698 mi | |
| 2004 | 92% | 2,890 | 72,437 mi | |
| 2002 | 92% | 36 | 47,578 mi | |
| 2000 | 91% | 43 | 41,489 mi | |
| 1999 | 94% | 93 | 54,620 mi | |
| 1998 | 98% | 191 | 50,796 mi | |
| 1997 | 96% | 216 | 52,188 mi | |
| 1996 | 82% | 113 | 68,309 mi | |
| 1995 | 95% | 80 | 71,808 mi | |
| 1994 | 85% | 134 | 85,910 mi | |
| 1993 | 93% | 101 | 62,637 mi | |
| 1992 | 86% | 71 | 65,582 mi | |
| 1990 | 90% | 62 | 67,707 mi |
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