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Common Bentley Continental Gt Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Bentley Continental Gt MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 10,640 real MOT tests across 7 model years.

Segment: luxury | Fuel: Petrol

97%

Bentley Continental Gt pass rate

94%

Bentley average

82%

National average

The Bentley Continental Gt has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 3 points above the Bentley average and 15 points above the national average. The BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

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Most Common Bentley Continental Gt MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Bentley Continental Gt, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Moderate likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Bentley Continental Gt Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2015
100%
Best year
2016
96%
Worst year
2017
98%
2018
97%
2019
97%
2020
98%
2021
97%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Petrol6.0L97%1%
2020Petrol4.0L98%2%
2019Petrol4.0L97%3%
2018Petrol6.0L97%2%
2017Petrol6.0L98%2%
2016Petrol6.0L96%3%
2015Petrol6.0L100%0%

Most Reliable Year

2015

100% pass rate from 147 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2016

96% pass rate from 1,793 tests

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Bentley Continental Gt Running Costs

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Bentley Continental Gt FAQ

What are the most common Bentley Continental Gt problems?

The most common Bentley Continental Gt MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 10,640 real tests.

Is the Bentley Continental Gt reliable?

The Bentley Continental Gt has an average MOT pass rate of 97%, which is 15 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Bentley Continental Gt is most reliable?

The 2015 Bentley Continental Gt is the most reliable year with a 100% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2016 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 96%.

How much does it cost to fix common Bentley Continental Gt faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Bentley Continental Gt typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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