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223 EYE

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,526 mi
Last recorded5,526 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 EYE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 5,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 4,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 3,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 1,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 1,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 1,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 1,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 1,295 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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223 EYE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 223 EYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 223 EYE registered?

223 EYE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is 223 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 223 EYE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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