Bentley Continental GT MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 2,498 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 94.8% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — above the 71.2% UK average.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 892 | 94.7% |
| 6–9 years | 1,559 | 94.9% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Bentley Continental GT to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Condition — 2.8% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Headlamp Aim — 0.6% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Registration Plates — 0.4% of tests. A damaged, dirty or non-compliant number plate.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System — 0.3% of tests. The TPMS warning is on. Often a sensor battery, which is a per-wheel cost.
- Exhaust Emissions — 0.3% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Washers — 0.2% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
Before you buy
- Condition — 2.8% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Headlamp Aim — 0.6% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Registration Plates — 0.4% of tests in 2024. A damaged, dirty or non-compliant number plate.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System — 0.3% of tests in 2024. The TPMS warning is on. Often a sensor battery, which is a per-wheel cost.
- Check the actual Continental GT — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Bentley models
- Bentley Continental — 89.8% pass
- Bentley Bentayga — 95.5% pass
- Bentley Arnage — 85.9% pass
See every Bentley model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Bentley Continental GT MOT pass rate?
94.8% of 2,498 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Bentley Continental GT passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Continental GT fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are condition (2.8% of tests), headlamp aim (0.6% of tests), registration plates (0.4% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system (0.3% of tests).
Does this tell me whether one particular Continental GT is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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