Bentley Continental (2010)
2010 Bentley Continental
CarHunch analysed 661 real MOT records for the 2010 Bentley Continental. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Bentley Continental passes its MOT at 91.5%, a solid 11.5 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained despite their age and complexity. With 15.7% of vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in potential serious issues—though this remains below concerning levels.
These Continentals are running relatively light for their age, with a median mileage of just 31,840 miles, which partially explains the strong pass rate and hints at careful ownership. The average car racks up 1.14 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, indicating minor wear rather than fundamental problems—but before purchase, get a pre-buy inspection focused on the brake system and suspension, as these are where Bentleys tend to show their first stress points.
What to check before buying a 2010 Bentley Continental
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 659 | 91.5% | 1.14 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 96.4% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Bentley Continental vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Bentley Continental vehicles fall between 20,961 and 44,136 miles.
2010 Bentley Continental — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 520 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Bentley Continental
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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14%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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13.6%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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11.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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