2016 Bentley Continental Gt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,546 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Bentley Continental Gt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (85.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.5% in the 60-90k group versus 3.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 22 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.7% | 18 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 30 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.3% | 262 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 79 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.6% | 41 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,656 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 816 | 6.3% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 528 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 521 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 508 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 485 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 504 | 4.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Continental Gt
Before buying a 2016 Bentley Continental Gt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (0.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Bentley Continental Gts pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 2,546 2016 Bentley Continental Gt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Bentley Continental Gt?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2016 Continental Gt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,546 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.