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33 DE

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,545 mi
Last recorded17,545 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 DE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 17,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 16,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 16,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 16,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 16,349 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 16,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 15,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 15,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 14,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 12,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 10,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,930 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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33 DE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 33 DE, 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 33 DE registered?

33 DE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 33 DE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 DE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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