MOT reliability
Bentley S1 continental
18 vehicles · 104 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Bentley S1 continental vehicles and 104 completed MOT tests, the Bentley S1 continental has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,290 miles.
18
Vehicles
104
MOT tests
640
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bentley S1 continental problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bentley S1 continental MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering2%
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Visibility2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Bentley S1 continental pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Bentley S1 continental MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bentley S1 continental MOT tests:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
- Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
Bentley S1 continental pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 52,277 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 72,570 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 80,555 |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 92,423 |
| 1960 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 50,356 |
| 1959 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 10,901 |
| 1958 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 85,327 |
| 1957 | 3 | 17 | 100% | 42,801 |
| 1956 | 4 | 23 | 83% | 43,935 |
Bentley S1 continental reliability FAQ
Across 18 Bentley S1 continental vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bentley S1 continental MOT issues are:
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Bentley S1 continental in our data has covered around
58,290 miles.
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